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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,430.52, 334,553.18 and 135,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,430.52, 334,553.18 and 135,001.80 is: 186,301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,430.52 : 334,553.18 = 135,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,430.52/334,553.18 = 135,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,430.52x = 334,553.18 × 135,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,430.52x = 45,165,281,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,165,281,495.72/242,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,301.96

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