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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,040.98, 333,990.96 and 134,593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,040.98, 333,990.96 and 134,593.68 is: 185,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,040.98 : 333,990.96 = 134,593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,040.98/333,990.96 = 134,593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,040.98x = 333,990.96 × 134,593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,040.98x = 44,953,072,393.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,953,072,393.13/242,040.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,725.05

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