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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,971.80, 362,957.70 and 136,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,971.80, 362,957.70 and 136,995.80 is: 205,493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,971.80 : 362,957.70 = 136,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,971.80/362,957.70 = 136,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,971.80x = 362,957.70 × 136,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,971.80x = 49,723,680,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,723,680,477.66/241,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,493.70

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