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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,003.90, 360,005.85 and 135,027.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,003.90, 360,005.85 and 135,027.90 is: 202,541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,003.90 : 360,005.85 = 135,027.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,003.90/360,005.85 = 135,027.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,003.90x = 360,005.85 × 135,027.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,003.90x = 48,610,833,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,610,833,913.22/240,003.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,541.85

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