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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,541.26, 334,717.02 and 135,111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,541.26, 334,717.02 and 135,111.26 is: 186,459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,541.26 : 334,717.02 = 135,111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,541.26/334,717.02 = 135,111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,541.26x = 334,717.02 × 135,111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,541.26x = 45,224,038,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,224,038,315.65/242,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,459.15

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