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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,471.16, 334,597.50 and 135,039.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,471.16, 334,597.50 and 135,039.24 is: 186,347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,471.16 : 334,597.50 = 135,039.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,471.16/334,597.50 = 135,039.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,471.16x = 334,597.50 × 135,039.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,471.16x = 45,183,792,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,183,792,105.90/242,471.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,347.08

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