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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,442.80, 363,664.20 and 137,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,442.80, 363,664.20 and 137,466.80 is: 206,200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,442.80 : 363,664.20 = 137,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,442.80/363,664.20 = 137,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,442.80x = 363,664.20 × 137,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,442.80x = 49,991,753,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,991,753,848.56/242,442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,200.20

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