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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,281.28, 304,399.68 and 132,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,281.28, 304,399.68 and 132,955.52 is: 199,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,281.28 : 304,399.68 = 132,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,281.28/304,399.68 = 132,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,281.28x = 304,399.68 × 132,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,281.28x = 40,471,617,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,471,617,742.23/203,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,091.71

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