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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,998.73, 362,761.15 and 135,434.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,998.73, 362,761.15 and 135,434.73 is: 203,019.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,998.73 : 362,761.15 = 135,434.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,998.73/362,761.15 = 135,434.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,998.73x = 362,761.15 × 135,434.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,998.73x = 49,130,458,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,130,458,404.74/241,998.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,019.49

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