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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,463.06, 203,135.70 and 72,269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,463.06, 203,135.70 and 72,269.09 is: 108,372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,463.06 : 203,135.70 = 72,269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,463.06/203,135.70 = 72,269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,463.06x = 203,135.70 × 72,269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,463.06x = 14,680,431,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,680,431,224.77/135,463.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,372.21

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