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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,453.88, 334,578.87 and 135,021.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,453.88, 334,578.87 and 135,021.69 is: 186,325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,453.88 : 334,578.87 = 135,021.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,453.88/334,578.87 = 135,021.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,453.88x = 334,578.87 × 135,021.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,453.88x = 45,175,404,465.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,175,404,465.69/242,453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,325.76

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