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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,620.49, 334,811.76 and 135,188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,620.49, 334,811.76 and 135,188.23 is: 186,557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,620.49 : 334,811.76 = 135,188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,620.49/334,811.76 = 135,188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,620.49x = 334,811.76 × 135,188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,620.49x = 45,262,607,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,262,607,873.60/242,620.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,557.24

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