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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,760.76, 335,011.26 and 135,337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,760.76, 335,011.26 and 135,337.56 is: 186,766.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,760.76 : 335,011.26 = 135,337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,760.76/335,011.26 = 135,337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,760.76x = 335,011.26 × 135,337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,760.76x = 45,339,606,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,339,606,500.93/242,760.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,766.62

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