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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,571.92, 362,007.88 and 136,166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,571.92, 362,007.88 and 136,166.56 is: 204,052.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,571.92 : 362,007.88 = 136,166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,571.92/362,007.88 = 136,166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,571.92x = 362,007.88 × 136,166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,571.92x = 49,293,367,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,293,367,712.49/241,571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,052.56

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