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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,042.66, 334,014.13 and 134,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,042.66, 334,014.13 and 134,610.40 is: 185,759.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,042.66 : 334,014.13 = 134,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,042.66/334,014.13 = 134,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,042.66x = 334,014.13 × 134,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,042.66x = 44,961,775,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,961,775,644.95/242,042.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,759.72

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