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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,003.28, 333,948.72 and 134,569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,003.28, 333,948.72 and 134,569.32 is: 185,696.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,003.28 : 333,948.72 = 134,569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,003.28/333,948.72 = 134,569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,003.28x = 333,948.72 × 134,569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,003.28x = 44,939,252,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,939,252,165.27/242,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,696.87

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