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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,747.28, 363,868.10 and 135,974.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,747.28, 363,868.10 and 135,974.65 is: 203,820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,747.28 : 363,868.10 = 135,974.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,747.28/363,868.10 = 135,974.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,747.28x = 363,868.10 × 135,974.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,747.28x = 49,476,837,146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,476,837,146.28/242,747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,820.36

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