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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,041.30, 334,012.24 and 134,609.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,041.30, 334,012.24 and 134,609.02 is: 185,757.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,041.30 : 334,012.24 = 134,609.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,041.30/334,012.24 = 134,609.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,041.30x = 334,012.24 × 134,609.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,041.30x = 44,961,059,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,961,059,122.85/242,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,757.80

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