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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,968.39, 363,001.03 and 135,503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,968.39, 363,001.03 and 135,503.75 is: 203,282.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,968.39 : 363,001.03 = 135,503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,968.39/363,001.03 = 135,503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,968.39x = 363,001.03 × 135,503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,968.39x = 49,188,000,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,188,000,427.85/241,968.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,282.75

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