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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,460.71, 334,606.16 and 135,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,460.71, 334,606.16 and 135,030.75 is: 186,348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,460.71 : 334,606.16 = 135,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,460.71/334,606.16 = 135,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,460.71x = 334,606.16 × 135,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,460.71x = 45,182,121,077.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182,121,077.00/242,460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,348.22

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