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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,452.83, 334,560.94 and 135,032.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,452.83, 334,560.94 and 135,032.86 is: 186,332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,452.83 : 334,560.94 = 135,032.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,452.83/334,560.94 = 135,032.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,452.83x = 334,560.94 × 135,032.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,452.83x = 45,176,720,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,176,720,572.49/242,452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,332.00

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