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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,697.80, 364,046.70 and 137,721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,697.80, 364,046.70 and 137,721.80 is: 206,582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,697.80 : 364,046.70 = 137,721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,697.80/364,046.70 = 137,721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,697.80x = 364,046.70 × 137,721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,697.80x = 50,137,166,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,137,166,808.06/242,697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,582.70

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