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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,011.60, 364,517.40 and 136,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,011.60, 364,517.40 and 136,723.40 is: 205,085.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,011.60 : 364,517.40 = 136,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,011.60/364,517.40 = 136,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,011.60x = 364,517.40 × 136,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,011.60x = 49,838,058,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,838,058,287.16/243,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,085.10

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