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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,933.50, 646,400.25 and 135,445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,933.50, 646,400.25 and 135,445.50 is: 203,168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,933.50 : 646,400.25 = 135,445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,933.50/646,400.25 = 135,445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,933.50x = 646,400.25 × 135,445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,933.50x = 87,552,005,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,552,005,061.38/430,933.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,168.25

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