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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,986.61, 361,133.63 and 135,582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,986.61, 361,133.63 and 135,582.93 is: 203,179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,986.61 : 361,133.63 = 135,582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,986.61/361,133.63 = 135,582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,986.61x = 361,133.63 × 135,582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,986.61x = 48,963,554,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,963,554,999.02/240,986.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,179.57

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