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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,289.97, 601,997.23 and 135,029.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,289.97, 601,997.23 and 135,029.73 is: 202,565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,289.97 : 601,997.23 = 135,029.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,289.97/601,997.23 = 135,029.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,289.97x = 601,997.23 × 135,029.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,289.97x = 81,287,523,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,287,523,427.65/401,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,565.55

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