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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,948.44, 281,684.34 and 135,853.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,948.44, 281,684.34 and 135,853.24 is: 187,634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,948.44 : 281,684.34 = 135,853.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,948.44/281,684.34 = 135,853.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,948.44x = 281,684.34 × 135,853.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,948.44x = 38,267,730,246.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,267,730,246.26/203,948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,634.34

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