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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,487.65, 392,441.66 and 135,164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,487.65, 392,441.66 and 135,164.94 is: 202,856.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,487.65 : 392,441.66 = 135,164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,487.65/392,441.66 = 135,164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,487.65x = 392,441.66 × 135,164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,487.65x = 53,044,353,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,044,353,427.40/261,487.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,856.06

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