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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,571.52, 363,922.95 and 137,464.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,571.52, 363,922.95 and 137,464.30 is: 206,233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,571.52 : 363,922.95 = 137,464.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,571.52/363,922.95 = 137,464.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,571.52x = 363,922.95 × 137,464.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,571.52x = 50,026,413,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,026,413,575.69/242,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,233.66

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