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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,453.80, 334,562.28 and 135,033.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,453.80, 334,562.28 and 135,033.83 is: 186,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,453.80 : 334,562.28 = 135,033.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,453.80/334,562.28 = 135,033.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,453.80x = 334,562.28 × 135,033.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,453.80x = 45,177,225,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,177,225,117.35/242,453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,333.33

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