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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,752.32, 334,991.30 and 135,320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,752.32, 334,991.30 and 135,320.13 is: 186,737.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,752.32 : 334,991.30 = 135,320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,752.32/334,991.30 = 135,320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,752.32x = 334,991.30 × 135,320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,752.32x = 45,331,065,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,331,065,588.27/242,752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,737.93

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