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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,941.24, 335,258.73 and 135,511.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,941.24, 335,258.73 and 135,511.25 is: 187,005.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,941.24 : 335,258.73 = 135,511.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,941.24/335,258.73 = 135,511.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,941.24x = 335,258.73 × 135,511.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,941.24x = 45,431,327,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,431,327,899.42/242,941.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,005.42

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