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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,805.40, 362,999.70 and 135,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,805.40, 362,999.70 and 135,274.20 is: 203,074.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,805.40 : 362,999.70 = 135,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,805.40/362,999.70 = 135,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,805.40x = 362,999.70 × 135,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,805.40x = 49,104,494,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,104,494,017.74/241,805.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,074.43

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