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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,956.08, 335,279.22 and 135,526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,956.08, 335,279.22 and 135,526.08 is: 187,025.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,956.08 : 335,279.22 = 135,526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,956.08/335,279.22 = 135,526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,956.08x = 335,279.22 × 135,526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,956.08x = 45,439,078,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,439,078,392.06/242,956.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,025.90

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