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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,731.44, 602,176.44 and 135,399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,731.44, 602,176.44 and 135,399.84 is: 202,957.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,731.44 : 602,176.44 = 135,399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,731.44/602,176.44 = 135,399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,731.44x = 602,176.44 × 135,399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,731.44x = 81,534,593,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,534,593,627.77/401,731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,957.96

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