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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,041.66, 334,012.75 and 134,609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,041.66, 334,012.75 and 134,609.40 is: 185,758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,041.66 : 334,012.75 = 134,609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,041.66/334,012.75 = 134,609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,041.66x = 334,012.75 × 134,609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,041.66x = 44,961,255,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,961,255,533.33/242,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,758.34

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