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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,481.92, 334,635.43 and 135,051.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,481.92, 334,635.43 and 135,051.98 is: 186,377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,481.92 : 334,635.43 = 135,051.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,481.92/334,635.43 = 135,051.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,481.92x = 334,635.43 × 135,051.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,481.92x = 45,193,175,388.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,193,175,388.84/242,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,377.51

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