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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,451.02, 334,558.44 and 135,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,451.02, 334,558.44 and 135,031.04 is: 186,329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,451.02 : 334,558.44 = 135,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,451.02/334,558.44 = 135,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,451.02x = 334,558.44 × 135,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,451.02x = 45,175,774,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,175,774,093.98/242,451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,329.49

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