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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,710.72, 362,259.36 and 136,588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,710.72, 362,259.36 and 136,588.56 is: 204,709.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,710.72 : 362,259.36 = 136,588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,710.72/362,259.36 = 136,588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,710.72x = 362,259.36 × 136,588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,710.72x = 49,480,484,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,480,484,328.92/241,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,709.52

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