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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,139.70, 771,209.55 and 135,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,139.70, 771,209.55 and 135,035.40 is: 202,553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,139.70 : 771,209.55 = 135,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,139.70/771,209.55 = 135,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,139.70x = 771,209.55 × 135,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,139.70x = 104,140,590,068.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,140,590,068.07/514,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,553.10

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