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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,014.98, 392,742.22 and 135,527.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,014.98, 392,742.22 and 135,527.93 is: 203,146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,014.98 : 392,742.22 = 135,527.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,014.98/392,742.22 = 135,527.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,014.98x = 392,742.22 × 135,527.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,014.98x = 53,227,541,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,227,541,733.75/262,014.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,146.94

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