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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,041.98, 333,992.34 and 134,594.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,041.98, 333,992.34 and 134,594.67 is: 185,726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,041.98 : 333,992.34 = 134,594.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,041.98/333,992.34 = 134,594.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,041.98x = 333,992.34 × 134,594.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,041.98x = 44,953,588,784.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,953,588,784.83/242,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,726.41

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