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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,008.72, 403,279.32 and 135,778

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,008.72, 403,279.32 and 135,778 is: 203,549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,008.72 : 403,279.32 = 135,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,008.72/403,279.32 = 135,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,008.72x = 403,279.32 × 135,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,008.72x = 54,756,459,510.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,756,459,510.96/269,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,549.01

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