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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,994.14, 335,325.44 and 135,561.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,994.14, 335,325.44 and 135,561.41 is: 187,071.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,994.14 : 335,325.44 = 135,561.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,994.14/335,325.44 = 135,561.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,994.14x = 335,325.44 × 135,561.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,994.14x = 45,457,187,100.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,457,187,100.84/242,994.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,071.13

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