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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,247.48, 502,822 and 135,563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,247.48, 502,822 and 135,563.44 is: 203,325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,247.48 : 502,822 = 135,563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,247.48/502,822 = 135,563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,247.48x = 502,822 × 135,563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,247.48x = 68,164,280,027.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,164,280,027.68/335,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,325.26

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