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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,791.70, 335,053.95 and 135,368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,791.70, 335,053.95 and 135,368.42 is: 186,809.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,791.70 : 335,053.95 = 135,368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,791.70/335,053.95 = 135,368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,791.70x = 335,053.95 × 135,368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,791.70x = 45,355,723,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,355,723,826.26/242,791.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,809.20

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