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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,529.54, 334,679.58 and 135,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,529.54, 334,679.58 and 135,098.52 is: 186,429.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,529.54 : 334,679.58 = 135,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,529.54/334,679.58 = 135,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,529.54x = 334,679.58 × 135,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,529.54x = 45,214,715,932.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214,715,932.22/242,529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,429.73

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