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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,040.23, 690,135.25 and 135,861.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,040.23, 690,135.25 and 135,861.12 is: 203,813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,040.23 : 690,135.25 = 135,861.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,040.23/690,135.25 = 135,861.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,040.23x = 690,135.25 × 135,861.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,040.23x = 93,762,548,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,762,548,016.48/460,040.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,813.80

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