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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,920.72, 405,127.88 and 136,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,920.72, 405,127.88 and 136,892.72 is: 205,464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,920.72 : 405,127.88 = 136,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,920.72/405,127.88 = 136,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,920.72x = 405,127.88 × 136,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,920.72x = 55,459,057,441.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,459,057,441.03/269,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,464.25

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