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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,958.58, 335,298.27 and 135,528.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,958.58, 335,298.27 and 135,528.39 is: 187,037.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,958.58 : 335,298.27 = 135,528.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,958.58/335,298.27 = 135,528.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,958.58x = 335,298.27 × 135,528.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,958.58x = 45,442,435,541.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,442,435,541.13/242,958.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,037.79

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