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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,952.63, 281,364.08 and 135,903.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,952.63, 281,364.08 and 135,903.22 is: 187,486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,952.63 : 281,364.08 = 135,903.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,952.63/281,364.08 = 135,903.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,952.63x = 281,364.08 × 135,903.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,952.63x = 38,238,283,845.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,238,283,845.87/203,952.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,486.10

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