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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,222.10, 502,831.86 and 135,540.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,222.10, 502,831.86 and 135,540.09 is: 203,309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,222.10 : 502,831.86 = 135,540.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,222.10/502,831.86 = 135,540.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,222.10x = 502,831.86 × 135,540.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,222.10x = 68,153,875,559.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,153,875,559.27/335,222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,309.61

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