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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,947.44, 281,682.96 and 135,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,947.44, 281,682.96 and 135,852.24 is: 187,632.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,947.44 : 281,682.96 = 135,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,947.44/281,682.96 = 135,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,947.44x = 281,682.96 × 135,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,947.44x = 38,267,261,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,267,261,085.83/203,947.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,632.96

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