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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,233.89, 502,849.53 and 135,551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,233.89, 502,849.53 and 135,551.88 is: 203,327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,233.89 : 502,849.53 = 135,551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,233.89/502,849.53 = 135,551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,233.89x = 502,849.53 × 135,551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,233.89x = 68,162,199,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,162,199,148.62/335,233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,327.29

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