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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,404.80, 363,607.20 and 137,428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,404.80, 363,607.20 and 137,428.80 is: 206,143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,404.80 : 363,607.20 = 137,428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,404.80/363,607.20 = 137,428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,404.80x = 363,607.20 × 137,428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,404.80x = 49,970,101,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,970,101,167.36/242,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,143.20

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