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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,251.60, 577,879.20 and 135,933.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,251.60, 577,879.20 and 135,933.60 is: 203,901.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,251.60 : 577,879.20 = 135,933.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,251.60/577,879.20 = 135,933.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,251.60x = 577,879.20 × 135,933.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,251.60x = 78,553,200,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,553,200,021.12/385,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,901.04

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