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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,985.69, 335,319.21 and 135,555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,985.69, 335,319.21 and 135,555.80 is: 187,066.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,985.69 : 335,319.21 = 135,555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,985.69/335,319.21 = 135,555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,985.69x = 335,319.21 × 135,555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,985.69x = 45,454,462,090.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,454,462,090.32/242,985.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,066.42

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