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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,039.23, 690,133.75 and 135,860.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,039.23, 690,133.75 and 135,860.12 is: 203,812.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,039.23 : 690,133.75 = 135,860.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,039.23/690,133.75 = 135,860.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,039.23x = 690,133.75 × 135,860.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,039.23x = 93,761,649,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,761,649,961.08/460,039.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,812.29

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