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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,869.22, 736,221.82 and 135,919.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,869.22, 736,221.82 and 135,919.12 is: 203,855.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,869.22 : 736,221.82 = 135,919.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,869.22/736,221.82 = 135,919.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,869.22x = 736,221.82 × 135,919.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,869.22x = 100,066,621,899.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,066,621,899.20/490,869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,855.97

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