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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,413.89, 280,940.96 and 138,772.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,413.89, 280,940.96 and 138,772.13 is: 191,662.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,413.89 : 280,940.96 = 138,772.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,413.89/280,940.96 = 138,772.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,413.89x = 280,940.96 × 138,772.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,413.89x = 38,986,776,472.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,986,776,472.73/203,413.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,662.31

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