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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,910.21, 335,216.61 and 135,487.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,910.21, 335,216.61 and 135,487.14 is: 186,972.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,910.21 : 335,216.61 = 135,487.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,910.21/335,216.61 = 135,487.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,910.21x = 335,216.61 × 135,487.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,910.21x = 45,417,539,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,417,539,769.40/242,910.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,972.54

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