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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,007.60, 403,511.40 and 137,935.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,007.60, 403,511.40 and 137,935.60 is: 206,903.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,007.60 : 403,511.40 = 137,935.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,007.60/403,511.40 = 137,935.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,007.60x = 403,511.40 × 137,935.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,007.60x = 55,658,587,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,658,587,065.84/269,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,903.40

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