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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,564.10, 363,846.15 and 137,588.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,564.10, 363,846.15 and 137,588.10 is: 206,382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,564.10 : 363,846.15 = 137,588.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,564.10/363,846.15 = 137,588.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,564.10x = 363,846.15 × 137,588.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,564.10x = 50,060,900,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,060,900,470.82/242,564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,382.15

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