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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,427.14, 603,603.80 and 136,157.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,427.14, 603,603.80 and 136,157.15 is: 204,223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,427.14 : 603,603.80 = 136,157.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,427.14/603,603.80 = 136,157.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,427.14x = 603,603.80 × 136,157.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,427.14x = 82,184,974,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,184,974,475.98/402,427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,223.24

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