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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,668.92, 334,883.40 and 135,236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,668.92, 334,883.40 and 135,236.54 is: 186,626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,668.92 : 334,883.40 = 135,236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,668.92/334,883.40 = 135,236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,668.92x = 334,883.40 × 135,236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,668.92x = 45,288,472,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,288,472,319.44/242,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,626.59

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