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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,072.51, 636,132.59 and 135,909.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,072.51, 636,132.59 and 135,909.23 is: 203,871.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,072.51 : 636,132.59 = 135,909.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,072.51/636,132.59 = 135,909.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,072.51x = 636,132.59 × 135,909.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,072.51x = 86,456,289,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,456,289,234.25/424,072.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,871.48

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