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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,475.66, 334,603.71 and 135,043.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,475.66, 334,603.71 and 135,043.74 is: 186,353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,475.66 : 334,603.71 = 135,043.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,475.66/334,603.71 = 135,043.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,475.66x = 334,603.71 × 135,043.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,475.66x = 45,186,136,416.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,186,136,416.28/242,475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,353.29

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