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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,505.61, 603,867.29 and 136,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,505.61, 603,867.29 and 136,266.14 is: 204,436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,505.61 : 603,867.29 = 136,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,505.61/603,867.29 = 136,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,505.61x = 603,867.29 × 136,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,505.61x = 82,286,660,979.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,286,660,979.89/402,505.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,436.06

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