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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,266.40, 502,462.20 and 135,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,266.40, 502,462.20 and 135,423.20 is: 202,958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,266.40 : 502,462.20 = 135,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,266.40/502,462.20 = 135,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,266.40x = 502,462.20 × 135,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,266.40x = 68,045,039,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,045,039,003.04/335,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,958.12

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