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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,700.69, 334,938.42 and 135,271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,700.69, 334,938.42 and 135,271.49 is: 186,681.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,700.69 : 334,938.42 = 135,271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,700.69/334,938.42 = 135,271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,700.69x = 334,938.42 × 135,271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,700.69x = 45,307,618,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,307,618,455.29/242,700.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,681.05

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