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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,032.59, 333,979.40 and 134,585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,032.59, 333,979.40 and 134,585.28 is: 185,713.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,032.59 : 333,979.40 = 134,585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,032.59/333,979.40 = 134,585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,032.59x = 333,979.40 × 134,585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,032.59x = 44,948,711,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,948,711,399.70/242,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,713.47

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