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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,625.24, 334,812.24 and 135,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,625.24, 334,812.24 and 135,207 is: 186,579.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,625.24 : 334,812.24 = 135,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,625.24/334,812.24 = 135,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,625.24x = 334,812.24 × 135,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,625.24x = 45,268,958,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268,958,533.68/242,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,579.76

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