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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,473.29, 334,623.48 and 135,043.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,473.29, 334,623.48 and 135,043.32 is: 186,365.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,473.29 : 334,623.48 = 135,043.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,473.29/334,623.48 = 135,043.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,473.29x = 334,623.48 × 135,043.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,473.29x = 45,188,665,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,188,665,689.15/242,473.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,365.54

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