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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,627.24, 334,821.06 and 135,194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,627.24, 334,821.06 and 135,194.99 is: 186,566.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,627.24 : 334,821.06 = 135,194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,627.24/334,821.06 = 135,194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,627.24x = 334,821.06 × 135,194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,627.24x = 45,266,128,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,266,128,184.38/242,627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,566.56

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