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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,958.33, 335,297.93 and 135,528.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,958.33, 335,297.93 and 135,528.14 is: 187,037.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,958.33 : 335,297.93 = 135,528.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,958.33/335,297.93 = 135,528.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,958.33x = 335,297.93 × 135,528.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,958.33x = 45,442,304,959.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,442,304,959.35/242,958.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,037.44

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