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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,757.76, 335,007.12 and 135,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,757.76, 335,007.12 and 135,334.56 is: 186,762.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,757.76 : 335,007.12 = 135,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,757.76/335,007.12 = 135,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,757.76x = 335,007.12 × 135,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,757.76x = 45,338,041,182.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,338,041,182.07/242,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,762.48

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