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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,553.96, 334,709.89 and 135,104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,553.96, 334,709.89 and 135,104.83 is: 186,436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,553.96 : 334,709.89 = 135,104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,553.96/334,709.89 = 135,104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,553.96x = 334,709.89 × 135,104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,553.96x = 45,220,921,613.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,220,921,613.23/242,553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,436.54

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