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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,622.27, 334,829.04 and 135,192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,622.27, 334,829.04 and 135,192.39 is: 186,571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,622.27 : 334,829.04 = 135,192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,622.27/334,829.04 = 135,192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,622.27x = 334,829.04 × 135,192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,622.27x = 45,266,338,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,266,338,159.01/242,622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,571.24

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