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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,454.48, 334,563.24 and 135,034.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,454.48, 334,563.24 and 135,034.53 is: 186,334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,454.48 : 334,563.24 = 135,034.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,454.48/334,563.24 = 135,034.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,454.48x = 334,563.24 × 135,034.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,454.48x = 45,177,589,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,177,589,868.68/242,454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,334.32

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