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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,991.54, 335,351.58 and 135,571.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,991.54, 335,351.58 and 135,571.53 is: 187,101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,991.54 : 335,351.58 = 135,571.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,991.54/335,351.58 = 135,571.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,991.54x = 335,351.58 × 135,571.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,991.54x = 45,464,126,788.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,464,126,788.52/242,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,101.69

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