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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,898.56, 335,195.52 and 135,477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,898.56, 335,195.52 and 135,477.44 is: 186,956.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,898.56 : 335,195.52 = 135,477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,898.56/335,195.52 = 135,477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,898.56x = 335,195.52 × 135,477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,898.56x = 45,411,430,949.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,411,430,949.07/242,898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,956.36

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