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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,168.40, 735,252.60 and 135,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,168.40, 735,252.60 and 135,237.20 is: 202,855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,168.40 : 735,252.60 = 135,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,168.40/735,252.60 = 135,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,168.40x = 735,252.60 × 135,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,168.40x = 99,433,502,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,433,502,916.72/490,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,855.80

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