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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,460.90, 334,606.42 and 135,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,460.90, 334,606.42 and 135,030.94 is: 186,348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,460.90 : 334,606.42 = 135,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,460.90/334,606.42 = 135,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,460.90x = 334,606.42 × 135,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,460.90x = 45,182,218,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182,218,754.91/242,460.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,348.47

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