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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,467.67, 334,615.76 and 135,037.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,467.67, 334,615.76 and 135,037.69 is: 186,357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,467.67 : 334,615.76 = 135,037.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,467.67/334,615.76 = 135,037.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,467.67x = 334,615.76 × 135,037.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,467.67x = 45,185,738,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,185,738,262.66/242,467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,357.78

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