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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,001.36, 333,962.28 and 134,570.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,001.36, 333,962.28 and 134,570.28 is: 185,707.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,001.36 : 333,962.28 = 134,570.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,001.36/333,962.28 = 134,570.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,001.36x = 333,962.28 × 134,570.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,001.36x = 44,941,397,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,941,397,529.04/242,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,707.21

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