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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,157.16, 392,389.88 and 135,623.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,157.16, 392,389.88 and 135,623.21 is: 202,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,157.16 : 392,389.88 = 135,623.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,157.16/392,389.88 = 135,623.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,157.16x = 392,389.88 × 135,623.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,157.16x = 53,217,172,457.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,217,172,457.05/262,157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,997.21

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