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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,470.68, 334,619.90 and 135,040.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,470.68, 334,619.90 and 135,040.69 is: 186,361.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,470.68 : 334,619.90 = 135,040.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,470.68/334,619.90 = 135,040.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,470.68x = 334,619.90 × 135,040.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,470.68x = 45,187,302,183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,187,302,183.73/242,470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,361.92

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