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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,602.80, 363,904.20 and 137,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,602.80, 363,904.20 and 137,626.80 is: 206,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,602.80 : 363,904.20 = 137,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,602.80/363,904.20 = 137,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,602.80x = 363,904.20 × 137,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,602.80x = 50,082,970,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,082,970,552.56/242,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,440.20

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