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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,235.94, 735,396.27 and 135,249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,235.94, 735,396.27 and 135,249.96 is: 202,886.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,235.94 : 735,396.27 = 135,249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,235.94/735,396.27 = 135,249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,235.94x = 735,396.27 × 135,249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,235.94x = 99,462,316,101.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,462,316,101.65/490,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,886.63

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