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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,461.03, 334,606.60 and 135,031.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,461.03, 334,606.60 and 135,031.06 is: 186,348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,461.03 : 334,606.60 = 135,031.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,461.03/334,606.60 = 135,031.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,461.03x = 334,606.60 × 135,031.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,461.03x = 45,182,283,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182,283,881.00/242,461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,348.64

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