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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,779.91, 335,036.72 and 135,347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,779.91, 335,036.72 and 135,347.78 is: 186,780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,779.91 : 335,036.72 = 135,347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,779.91/335,036.72 = 135,347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,779.91x = 335,036.72 × 135,347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,779.91x = 45,346,476,270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,346,476,270.48/242,779.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,780.18

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