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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,847.88, 335,131.98 and 135,424.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,847.88, 335,131.98 and 135,424.87 is: 186,887.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,847.88 : 335,131.98 = 135,424.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,847.88/335,131.98 = 135,424.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,847.88x = 335,131.98 × 135,424.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,847.88x = 45,385,204,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,385,204,824.34/242,847.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,887.38

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