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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,145.49, 392,372.46 and 135,611.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,145.49, 392,372.46 and 135,611.49 is: 202,979.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,145.49 : 392,372.46 = 135,611.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,145.49/392,372.46 = 135,611.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,145.49x = 392,372.46 × 135,611.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,145.49x = 53,210,213,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,210,213,935.57/262,145.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,979.70

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