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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,620.80, 363,931.20 and 137,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,620.80, 363,931.20 and 137,644.80 is: 206,467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,620.80 : 363,931.20 = 137,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,620.80/363,931.20 = 137,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,620.80x = 363,931.20 × 137,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,620.80x = 50,093,237,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,093,237,237.76/242,620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,467.20

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