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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,009.97, 362,433.57 and 135,131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,009.97, 362,433.57 and 135,131.28 is: 202,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,009.97 : 362,433.57 = 135,131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,009.97/362,433.57 = 135,131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,009.97x = 362,433.57 × 135,131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,009.97x = 48,976,112,229.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,976,112,229.07/242,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,372.29

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