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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,581.14, 334,759.77 and 135,149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,581.14, 334,759.77 and 135,149.22 is: 186,504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,581.14 : 334,759.77 = 135,149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,581.14/334,759.77 = 135,149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,581.14x = 334,759.77 × 135,149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,581.14x = 45,242,521,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,242,521,802.88/242,581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,504.70

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