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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,569.92, 362,004.80 and 136,164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,569.92, 362,004.80 and 136,164.64 is: 204,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,569.92 : 362,004.80 = 136,164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,569.92/362,004.80 = 136,164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,569.92x = 362,004.80 × 136,164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,569.92x = 49,292,253,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,292,253,270.27/241,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,049.63

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