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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,486.79, 334,642.16 and 135,056.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,486.79, 334,642.16 and 135,056.85 is: 186,384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,486.79 : 334,642.16 = 135,056.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,486.79/334,642.16 = 135,056.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,486.79x = 334,642.16 × 135,056.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,486.79x = 45,195,715,331.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,195,715,331.51/242,486.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,384.24

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