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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,618.40, 281,139.12 and 135,795.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,618.40, 281,139.12 and 135,795.48 is: 187,494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,618.40 : 281,139.12 = 135,795.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,618.40/281,139.12 = 135,795.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,618.40x = 281,139.12 × 135,795.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,618.40x = 38,177,421,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,177,421,747.18/203,618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,494.95

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