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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,229.58, 280,593.70 and 126,864.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,229.58, 280,593.70 and 126,864.94 is: 175,159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,229.58 : 280,593.70 = 126,864.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,229.58/280,593.70 = 126,864.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,229.58x = 280,593.70 × 126,864.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,229.58x = 35,597,502,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,597,502,914.88/203,229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,159.06

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