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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,999.71, 335,339.81 and 135,569.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,999.71, 335,339.81 and 135,569.78 is: 187,086.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,999.71 : 335,339.81 = 135,569.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,999.71/335,339.81 = 135,569.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,999.71x = 335,339.81 × 135,569.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,999.71x = 45,461,942,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,461,942,925.81/242,999.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,086.41

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