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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,583.14, 334,762.52 and 135,151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,583.14, 334,762.52 and 135,151.22 is: 186,507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,583.14 : 334,762.52 = 135,151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,583.14/334,762.52 = 135,151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,583.14x = 334,762.52 × 135,151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,583.14x = 45,243,562,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,243,562,988.27/242,583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,507.45

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