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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,677.74, 334,895.78 and 135,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,677.74, 334,895.78 and 135,245.60 is: 186,639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,677.74 : 334,895.78 = 135,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,677.74/334,895.78 = 135,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,677.74x = 334,895.78 × 135,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,677.74x = 45,293,180,703.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,293,180,703.57/242,677.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,639.21

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