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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,143.21, 603,301.59 and 135,897.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,143.21, 603,301.59 and 135,897.83 is: 203,876.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,143.21 : 603,301.59 = 135,897.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,143.21/603,301.59 = 135,897.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,143.21x = 603,301.59 × 135,897.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,143.21x = 81,987,373,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,987,373,900.04/402,143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,876.06

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