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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,621.55, 334,813.22 and 135,189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,621.55, 334,813.22 and 135,189.29 is: 186,558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,621.55 : 334,813.22 = 135,189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,621.55/334,813.22 = 135,189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,621.55x = 334,813.22 × 135,189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,621.55x = 45,263,161,494.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,263,161,494.41/242,621.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,558.70

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