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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,006.92, 333,968.24 and 134,570.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,006.92, 333,968.24 and 134,570.68 is: 185,706.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,006.92 : 333,968.24 = 134,570.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,006.92/333,968.24 = 134,570.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,006.92x = 333,968.24 × 134,570.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,006.92x = 44,942,333,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,942,333,155.20/242,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,706.81

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