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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,546.70, 334,739.07 and 135,134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,546.70, 334,739.07 and 135,134.22 is: 186,498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,546.70 : 334,739.07 = 135,134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,546.70/334,739.07 = 135,134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,546.70x = 334,739.07 × 135,134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,546.70x = 45,234,703,127.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,234,703,127.98/242,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,498.94

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