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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,574.06, 363,926.68 and 137,466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,574.06, 363,926.68 and 137,466.84 is: 206,237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,574.06 : 363,926.68 = 137,466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,574.06/363,926.68 = 137,466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,574.06x = 363,926.68 × 137,466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,574.06x = 50,027,850,691.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,027,850,691.29/242,574.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,237.43

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