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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,605.60, 363,908.40 and 137,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,605.60, 363,908.40 and 137,629.60 is: 206,444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,605.60 : 363,908.40 = 137,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,605.60/363,908.40 = 137,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,605.60x = 363,908.40 × 137,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,605.60x = 50,084,567,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,084,567,528.64/242,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,444.40

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