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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,430.02, 334,552.49 and 135,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,430.02, 334,552.49 and 135,001.30 is: 186,301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,430.02 : 334,552.49 = 135,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,430.02/334,552.49 = 135,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,430.02x = 334,552.49 × 135,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,430.02x = 45,165,021,068.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,165,021,068.24/242,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,301.27

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