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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,468.99, 334,617.57 and 135,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,468.99, 334,617.57 and 135,039 is: 186,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,468.99 : 334,617.57 = 135,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,468.99/334,617.57 = 135,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,468.99x = 334,617.57 × 135,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,468.99x = 45,186,422,035.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,186,422,035.23/242,468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,359.60

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