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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,580.60, 363,870.90 and 137,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,580.60, 363,870.90 and 137,604.60 is: 206,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,580.60 : 363,870.90 = 137,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,580.60/363,870.90 = 137,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,580.60x = 363,870.90 × 137,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,580.60x = 50,070,309,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,070,309,646.14/242,580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,406.90

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