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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,634.40, 281,161.20 and 135,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,634.40, 281,161.20 and 135,811.52 is: 187,517.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,634.40 : 281,161.20 = 135,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,634.40/281,161.20 = 135,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,634.40x = 281,161.20 × 135,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,634.40x = 38,184,929,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,184,929,937.02/203,634.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,517.09

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