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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,625.02, 334,832.82 and 135,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,625.02, 334,832.82 and 135,195.14 is: 186,575.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,625.02 : 334,832.82 = 135,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,625.02/334,832.82 = 135,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,625.02x = 334,832.82 × 135,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,625.02x = 45,267,769,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,267,769,976.49/242,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,575.03

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