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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,002.10, 391,503.15 and 135,030.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,002.10, 391,503.15 and 135,030.90 is: 202,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,002.10 : 391,503.15 = 135,030.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,002.10/391,503.15 = 135,030.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,002.10x = 391,503.15 × 135,030.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,002.10x = 52,865,022,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,865,022,697.34/261,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,546.35

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