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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,057.80, 363,086.70 and 137,081.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,057.80, 363,086.70 and 137,081.80 is: 205,622.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,057.80 : 363,086.70 = 137,081.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,057.80/363,086.70 = 137,081.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,057.80x = 363,086.70 × 137,081.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,057.80x = 49,772,578,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,772,578,392.06/242,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,622.70

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