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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,620.55, 334,811.84 and 135,188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,620.55, 334,811.84 and 135,188.29 is: 186,557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,620.55 : 334,811.84 = 135,188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,620.55/334,811.84 = 135,188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,620.55x = 334,811.84 × 135,188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,620.55x = 45,262,640,121.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,262,640,121.35/242,620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,557.32

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