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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,526.92, 603,753.36 and 136,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,526.92, 603,753.36 and 136,257 is: 204,372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,526.92 : 603,753.36 = 136,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,526.92/603,753.36 = 136,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,526.92x = 603,753.36 × 136,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,526.92x = 82,265,621,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,265,621,573.52/402,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,372.97

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