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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,591.10, 363,886.65 and 136,302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,591.10, 363,886.65 and 136,302.90 is: 204,454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,591.10 : 363,886.65 = 136,302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,591.10/363,886.65 = 136,302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,591.10x = 363,886.65 × 136,302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,591.10x = 49,598,805,666.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,598,805,666.29/242,591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,454.35

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