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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,027.23, 392,760.60 and 135,540.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,027.23, 392,760.60 and 135,540.19 is: 203,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,027.23 : 392,760.60 = 135,540.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,027.23/392,760.60 = 135,540.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,027.23x = 392,760.60 × 135,540.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,027.23x = 53,234,846,348.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,234,846,348.51/262,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,165.32

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