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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,406.80, 363,610.20 and 137,430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,406.80, 363,610.20 and 137,430.80 is: 206,146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,406.80 : 363,610.20 = 137,430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,406.80/363,610.20 = 137,430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,406.80x = 363,610.20 × 137,430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,406.80x = 49,971,240,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,971,240,674.16/242,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,146.20

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