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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,656.32, 334,861.77 and 135,223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,656.32, 334,861.77 and 135,223.59 is: 186,606.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,656.32 : 334,861.77 = 135,223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,656.32/334,861.77 = 135,223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,656.32x = 334,861.77 × 135,223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,656.32x = 45,281,210,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,281,210,693.15/242,656.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,606.35

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