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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,975.13, 281,258.68 and 139,454.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,975.13, 281,258.68 and 139,454.84 is: 192,292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,975.13 : 281,258.68 = 139,454.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,975.13/281,258.68 = 139,454.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,975.13x = 281,258.68 × 139,454.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,975.13x = 39,222,883,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,222,883,863.50/203,975.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,292.48

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