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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,580.80, 363,871.20 and 135,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,580.80, 363,871.20 and 135,855.20 is: 203,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,580.80 : 363,871.20 = 135,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,580.80/363,871.20 = 135,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,580.80x = 363,871.20 × 135,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,580.80x = 49,433,794,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,433,794,650.24/242,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,782.80

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