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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,928.96, 364,276.80 and 137,719.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,928.96, 364,276.80 and 137,719.68 is: 206,513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,928.96 : 364,276.80 = 137,719.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,928.96/364,276.80 = 137,719.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,928.96x = 364,276.80 × 137,719.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,928.96x = 50,168,084,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,168,084,327.42/242,928.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,513.40

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