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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,811.40, 363,008.70 and 135,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,811.40, 363,008.70 and 135,280.20 is: 203,083.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,811.40 : 363,008.70 = 135,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,811.40/363,008.70 = 135,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,811.40x = 363,008.70 × 135,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,811.40x = 49,107,889,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,107,889,537.74/241,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,083.43

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