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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,755.38, 404,881.56 and 136,729.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,755.38, 404,881.56 and 136,729.98 is: 205,220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,755.38 : 404,881.56 = 136,729.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,755.38/404,881.56 = 136,729.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,755.38x = 404,881.56 × 136,729.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,755.38x = 55,359,447,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,359,447,601.17/269,755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,220.92

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