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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,010.40, 333,972.56 and 134,590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,010.40, 333,972.56 and 134,590.24 is: 185,733.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,010.40 : 333,972.56 = 134,590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,010.40/333,972.56 = 134,590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,010.40x = 333,972.56 × 134,590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,010.40x = 44,949,447,003.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,949,447,003.81/242,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,733.53

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