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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,484.79, 334,639.40 and 135,054.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,484.79, 334,639.40 and 135,054.85 is: 186,381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,484.79 : 334,639.40 = 135,054.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,484.79/334,639.40 = 135,054.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,484.79x = 334,639.40 × 135,054.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,484.79x = 45,194,673,971.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,194,673,971.09/242,484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,381.48

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