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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,257.98, 280,542.60 and 135,277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,257.98, 280,542.60 and 135,277.83 is: 186,714.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,257.98 : 280,542.60 = 135,277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,257.98/280,542.60 = 135,277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,257.98x = 280,542.60 × 135,277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,257.98x = 37,951,194,150.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,951,194,150.56/203,257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,714.41

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