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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,530.40, 404,238.90 and 136,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,530.40, 404,238.90 and 136,285.40 is: 204,399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,530.40 : 404,238.90 = 136,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,530.40/404,238.90 = 136,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,530.40x = 404,238.90 × 136,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,530.40x = 55,091,860,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,091,860,182.06/269,530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,399.43

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