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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,042.54, 334,013.96 and 134,610.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,042.54, 334,013.96 and 134,610.26 is: 185,759.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,042.54 : 334,013.96 = 134,610.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,042.54/334,013.96 = 134,610.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,042.54x = 334,013.96 × 134,610.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,042.54x = 44,961,705,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,961,705,999.23/242,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,759.52

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