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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,581.80, 363,872.70 and 135,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,581.80, 363,872.70 and 135,856.20 is: 203,784.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,581.80 : 363,872.70 = 135,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,581.80/363,872.70 = 135,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,581.80x = 363,872.70 × 135,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,581.80x = 49,434,362,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,434,362,305.74/242,581.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,784.30

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