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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,161.17, 392,395.98 and 135,627.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,161.17, 392,395.98 and 135,627.18 is: 203,003.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,161.17 : 392,395.98 = 135,627.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,161.17/392,395.98 = 135,627.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,161.17x = 392,395.98 × 135,627.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,161.17x = 53,219,560,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,219,560,210.74/262,161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,003.22

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