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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,911.57, 281,476.47 and 135,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,911.57, 281,476.47 and 135,903.70 is: 187,599.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,911.57 : 281,476.47 = 135,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,911.57/281,476.47 = 135,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,911.57x = 281,476.47 × 135,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,911.57x = 38,253,693,735.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,253,693,735.94/203,911.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,599.43

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