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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,987.61, 361,135.12 and 135,583.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,987.61, 361,135.12 and 135,583.93 is: 203,181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,987.61 : 361,135.12 = 135,583.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,987.61/361,135.12 = 135,583.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,987.61x = 361,135.12 × 135,583.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,987.61x = 48,964,118,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,964,118,830.62/240,987.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,181.06

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