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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,706.18, 334,936.08 and 135,283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,706.18, 334,936.08 and 135,283.02 is: 186,691.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,706.18 : 334,936.08 = 135,283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,706.18/334,936.08 = 135,283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,706.18x = 334,936.08 × 135,283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,706.18x = 45,311,164,409.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,311,164,409.36/242,706.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,691.43

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