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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,691.39, 334,925.53 and 135,262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,691.39, 334,925.53 and 135,262.17 is: 186,668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,691.39 : 334,925.53 = 135,262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,691.39/334,925.53 = 135,262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,691.39x = 334,925.53 × 135,262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,691.39x = 45,302,753,638.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,302,753,638.04/242,691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,668.15

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