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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,536.26, 334,710.12 and 135,106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,536.26, 334,710.12 and 135,106.26 is: 186,452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,536.26 : 334,710.12 = 135,106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,536.26/334,710.12 = 135,106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,536.26x = 334,710.12 × 135,106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,536.26x = 45,221,432,497.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,221,432,497.35/242,536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,452.25

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