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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,924.04, 335,235.63 and 135,501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,924.04, 335,235.63 and 135,501.03 is: 186,991.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,924.04 : 335,235.63 = 135,501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,924.04/335,235.63 = 135,501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,924.04x = 335,235.63 × 135,501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,924.04x = 45,424,773,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,424,773,157.70/242,924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,991.68

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