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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,975.37, 335,305.06 and 135,545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,975.37, 335,305.06 and 135,545.32 is: 187,052.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,975.37 : 335,305.06 = 135,545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,975.37/335,305.06 = 135,545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,975.37x = 335,305.06 × 135,545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,975.37x = 45,449,031,655.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,449,031,655.32/242,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,052.01

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