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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,273.40, 603,231.90 and 135,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,273.40, 603,231.90 and 135,961.60 is: 203,882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,273.40 : 603,231.90 = 135,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,273.40/603,231.90 = 135,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,273.40x = 603,231.90 × 135,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,273.40x = 82,016,374,295.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,016,374,295.04/402,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,882.17

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