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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,914.32, 335,222.27 and 135,481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,914.32, 335,222.27 and 135,481.59 is: 186,964.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,914.32 : 335,222.27 = 135,481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,914.32/335,222.27 = 135,481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,914.32x = 335,222.27 × 135,481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,914.32x = 45,416,446,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,416,446,143.01/242,914.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,964.88

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