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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,046.80, 363,070.20 and 137,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,046.80, 363,070.20 and 137,070.80 is: 205,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,046.80 : 363,070.20 = 137,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,046.80/363,070.20 = 137,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,046.80x = 363,070.20 × 137,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,046.80x = 49,766,322,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,766,322,770.16/242,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,606.20

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