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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,759.27, 335,022.39 and 135,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,759.27, 335,022.39 and 135,329.24 is: 186,762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,759.27 : 335,022.39 = 135,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,759.27/335,022.39 = 135,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,759.27x = 335,022.39 × 135,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,759.27x = 45,338,323,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,338,323,746.57/242,759.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,762.49

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