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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,758.76, 335,008.50 and 135,335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,758.76, 335,008.50 and 135,335.56 is: 186,763.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,758.76 : 335,008.50 = 135,335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,758.76/335,008.50 = 135,335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,758.76x = 335,008.50 × 135,335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,758.76x = 45,338,562,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,338,562,952.26/242,758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,763.86

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