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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,153.27, 392,384.08 and 135,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,153.27, 392,384.08 and 135,619.30 is: 202,991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,153.27 : 392,384.08 = 135,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,153.27/392,384.08 = 135,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,153.27x = 392,384.08 × 135,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,153.27x = 53,214,854,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,214,854,260.74/262,153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,991.38

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