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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,617.11, 334,807.16 and 135,184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,617.11, 334,807.16 and 135,184.83 is: 186,552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,617.11 : 334,807.16 = 135,184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,617.11/334,807.16 = 135,184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,617.11x = 334,807.16 × 135,184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,617.11x = 45,260,848,331.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,260,848,331.46/242,617.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,552.58

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