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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,489.52, 334,626.86 and 135,053.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,489.52, 334,626.86 and 135,053.75 is: 186,369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,489.52 : 334,626.86 = 135,053.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,489.52/334,626.86 = 135,053.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,489.52x = 334,626.86 × 135,053.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,489.52x = 45,192,613,467.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,192,613,467.93/242,489.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,369.35

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