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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,453.02, 334,561.20 and 135,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,453.02, 334,561.20 and 135,033.04 is: 186,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,453.02 : 334,561.20 = 135,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,453.02/334,561.20 = 135,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,453.02x = 334,561.20 × 135,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,453.02x = 45,176,815,902.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,176,815,902.05/242,453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,332.25

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