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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,701.80, 364,052.70 and 137,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,701.80, 364,052.70 and 137,725.80 is: 206,588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,701.80 : 364,052.70 = 137,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,701.80/364,052.70 = 137,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,701.80x = 364,052.70 × 137,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,701.80x = 50,139,449,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,139,449,349.66/242,701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,588.70

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