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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,722.26, 334,968.06 and 135,293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,722.26, 334,968.06 and 135,293.07 is: 186,710.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,722.26 : 334,968.06 = 135,293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,722.26/334,968.06 = 135,293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,722.26x = 334,968.06 × 135,293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,722.26x = 45,318,857,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,318,857,189.34/242,722.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,710.76

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