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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,261.92, 362,067.84 and 136,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,261.92, 362,067.84 and 136,285.92 is: 204,527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,261.92 : 362,067.84 = 136,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,261.92/362,067.84 = 136,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,261.92x = 362,067.84 × 136,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,261.92x = 49,344,748,676.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,344,748,676.81/241,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,527.71

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