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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,671.80, 364,007.70 and 137,695.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,671.80, 364,007.70 and 137,695.80 is: 206,543.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,671.80 : 364,007.70 = 137,695.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,671.80/364,007.70 = 137,695.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,671.80x = 364,007.70 × 137,695.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,671.80x = 50,122,331,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,122,331,457.66/242,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,543.70

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