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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,922.76, 335,233.98 and 135,499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,922.76, 335,233.98 and 135,499.74 is: 186,989.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,922.76 : 335,233.98 = 135,499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,922.76/335,233.98 = 135,499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,922.76x = 335,233.98 × 135,499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,922.76x = 45,424,117,129.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,424,117,129.17/242,922.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,989.96

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