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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,996.80, 362,995.20 and 135,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,996.80, 362,995.20 and 135,271.20 is: 202,906.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,996.80 : 362,995.20 = 135,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,996.80/362,995.20 = 135,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,996.80x = 362,995.20 × 135,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,996.80x = 49,102,796,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,102,796,298.24/241,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,906.80

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