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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,955.91, 281,232.27 and 139,435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,955.91, 281,232.27 and 139,435.69 is: 192,266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,955.91 : 281,232.27 = 139,435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,955.91/281,232.27 = 139,435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,955.91x = 281,232.27 × 139,435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,955.91x = 39,213,815,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,213,815,617.72/203,955.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,266.14

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