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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,851.96, 736,278.97 and 135,867.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,851.96, 736,278.97 and 135,867.01 is: 203,800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,851.96 : 736,278.97 = 135,867.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,851.96/736,278.97 = 135,867.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,851.96x = 736,278.97 × 135,867.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,851.96x = 100,036,022,179.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,036,022,179.78/490,851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,800.80

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