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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,496.87, 334,611.39 and 137,717.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,496.87, 334,611.39 and 137,717.25 is: 190,030.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,496.87 : 334,611.39 = 137,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,496.87/334,611.39 = 137,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,496.87x = 334,611.39 × 137,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,496.87x = 46,081,758,776.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,081,758,776.42/242,496.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,030.33

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