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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,739.20, 404,511.60 and 136,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,739.20, 404,511.60 and 136,575.20 is: 204,813.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,739.20 : 404,511.60 = 136,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,739.20/404,511.60 = 136,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,739.20x = 404,511.60 × 136,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,739.20x = 55,246,252,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,246,252,672.32/269,739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,813.59

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