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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,801, 623,740.38 and 135,242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,801, 623,740.38 and 135,242.92 is: 202,877.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,801 : 623,740.38 = 135,242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,801/623,740.38 = 135,242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,801x = 623,740.38 × 135,242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,801x = 84,356,470,313.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,356,470,313.11/415,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,877.03

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