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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,524.26, 334,693.89 and 135,094.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,524.26, 334,693.89 and 135,094.37 is: 186,436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,524.26 : 334,693.89 = 135,094.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,524.26/334,693.89 = 135,094.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,524.26x = 334,693.89 × 135,094.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,524.26x = 45,215,258,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,215,258,538.93/242,524.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,436.02

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