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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,782.13, 335,035.49 and 135,358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,782.13, 335,035.49 and 135,358.71 is: 186,792.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,782.13 : 335,035.49 = 135,358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,782.13/335,035.49 = 135,358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,782.13x = 335,035.49 × 135,358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,782.13x = 45,349,971,053.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,349,971,053.82/242,782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,792.87

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