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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,265.60, 202,509.60 and 131,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,265.60, 202,509.60 and 131,377.60 is: 196,688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,265.60 : 202,509.60 = 131,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,265.60/202,509.60 = 131,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,265.60x = 202,509.60 × 131,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,265.60x = 26,605,225,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,605,225,224.96/135,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,688.78

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