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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,564.60, 363,846.90 and 137,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,564.60, 363,846.90 and 137,588.60 is: 206,382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,564.60 : 363,846.90 = 137,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,564.60/363,846.90 = 137,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,564.60x = 363,846.90 × 137,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,564.60x = 50,061,185,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,061,185,585.34/242,564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,382.90

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