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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,940.47, 335,253.94 and 135,507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,940.47, 335,253.94 and 135,507.74 is: 186,998.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,940.47 : 335,253.94 = 135,507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,940.47/335,253.94 = 135,507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,940.47x = 335,253.94 × 135,507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,940.47x = 45,429,501,720.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,429,501,720.46/242,940.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,998.50

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