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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,313.96, 280,223.04 and 135,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,313.96, 280,223.04 and 135,209.28 is: 186,355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,313.96 : 280,223.04 = 135,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,313.96/280,223.04 = 135,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,313.96x = 280,223.04 × 135,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,313.96x = 37,888,755,477.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,888,755,477.81/203,313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,355.90

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