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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,471.79, 334,621.41 and 135,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,471.79, 334,621.41 and 135,041.82 is: 186,363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,471.79 : 334,621.41 = 135,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,471.79/334,621.41 = 135,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,471.79x = 334,621.41 × 135,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,471.79x = 45,187,884,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,187,884,057.72/242,471.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,363.47

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