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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,590.80, 281,006.82 and 131,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,590.80, 281,006.82 and 131,042.88 is: 180,872.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,590.80 : 281,006.82 = 131,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,590.80/281,006.82 = 131,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,590.80x = 281,006.82 × 131,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,590.80x = 36,823,942,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,823,942,992.44/203,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,872.33

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