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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,010.18, 333,969.48 and 134,579.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,010.18, 333,969.48 and 134,579.27 is: 185,716.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,010.18 : 333,969.48 = 134,579.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,010.18/333,969.48 = 134,579.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,010.18x = 333,969.48 × 134,579.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,010.18x = 44,945,369,655.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,945,369,655.60/242,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,716.86

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