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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,423.60, 602,135.40 and 135,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,423.60, 602,135.40 and 135,095.60 is: 202,643.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,423.60 : 602,135.40 = 135,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,423.60/602,135.40 = 135,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,423.60x = 602,135.40 × 135,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,423.60x = 81,345,843,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,345,843,144.24/401,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,643.40

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