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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,311.96, 280,220.28 and 135,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,311.96, 280,220.28 and 135,207.28 is: 186,353.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,311.96 : 280,220.28 = 135,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,311.96/280,220.28 = 135,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,311.96x = 280,220.28 × 135,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,311.96x = 37,887,821,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,887,821,859.64/203,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,353.14

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