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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,574.02, 363,926.70 and 137,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,574.02, 363,926.70 and 137,466.80 is: 206,237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,574.02 : 363,926.70 = 137,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,574.02/363,926.70 = 137,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,574.02x = 363,926.70 × 137,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,574.02x = 50,027,838,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,027,838,883.56/242,574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,237.42

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