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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,675.44, 334,892.37 and 135,243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,675.44, 334,892.37 and 135,243.04 is: 186,635.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,675.44 : 334,892.37 = 135,243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,675.44/334,892.37 = 135,243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,675.44x = 334,892.37 × 135,243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,675.44x = 45,291,862,191.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,291,862,191.60/242,675.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,635.54

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