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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,525.70, 334,691.31 and 135,097.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,525.70, 334,691.31 and 135,097.44 is: 186,437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,525.70 : 334,691.31 = 135,097.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,525.70/334,691.31 = 135,097.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,525.70x = 334,691.31 × 135,097.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,525.70x = 45,215,939,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,215,939,171.25/242,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,437.72

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