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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,831.92, 701,817 and 135,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,831.92, 701,817 and 135,364.72 is: 203,067.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,831.92 : 701,817 = 135,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,831.92/701,817 = 135,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,831.92x = 701,817 × 135,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,831.92x = 95,001,261,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,001,261,696.24/467,831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,067.08

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