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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,489.29, 334,645.61 and 135,059.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,489.29, 334,645.61 and 135,059.35 is: 186,387.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,489.29 : 334,645.61 = 135,059.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,489.29/334,645.61 = 135,059.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,489.29x = 334,645.61 × 135,059.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,489.29x = 45,197,018,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,197,018,566.95/242,489.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,387.69

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