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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,101.80, 363,152.70 and 137,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,101.80, 363,152.70 and 137,125.80 is: 205,688.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,101.80 : 363,152.70 = 137,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,101.80/363,152.70 = 137,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,101.80x = 363,152.70 × 137,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,101.80x = 49,797,604,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,797,604,509.66/242,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,688.70

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