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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,462.16, 334,585.08 and 135,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,462.16, 334,585.08 and 135,030.24 is: 186,334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,462.16 : 334,585.08 = 135,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,462.16/334,585.08 = 135,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,462.16x = 334,585.08 × 135,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,462.16x = 45,179,103,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,179,103,652.82/242,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,334.66

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