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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,625.02, 334,819.14 and 135,199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,625.02, 334,819.14 and 135,199.58 is: 186,573.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,625.02 : 334,819.14 = 135,199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,625.02/334,819.14 = 135,199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,625.02x = 334,819.14 × 135,199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,625.02x = 45,267,407,103.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,267,407,103.96/242,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,573.53

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