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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,468.28, 334,606.23 and 135,038.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,468.28, 334,606.23 and 135,038.32 is: 186,352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,468.28 : 334,606.23 = 135,038.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,468.28/334,606.23 = 135,038.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,468.28x = 334,606.23 × 135,038.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,468.28x = 45,184,662,830.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,184,662,830.61/242,468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,352.88

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