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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,069.41, 392,823.69 and 135,582.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,069.41, 392,823.69 and 135,582.24 is: 203,228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,069.41 : 392,823.69 = 135,582.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,069.41/392,823.69 = 135,582.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,069.41x = 392,823.69 × 135,582.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,069.41x = 53,259,915,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,259,915,815.27/262,069.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,228.28

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