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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,550.13, 334,719.60 and 135,123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,550.13, 334,719.60 and 135,123.99 is: 186,471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,550.13 : 334,719.60 = 135,123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,550.13/334,719.60 = 135,123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,550.13x = 334,719.60 × 135,123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,550.13x = 45,228,647,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,228,647,883.20/242,550.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,471.34

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