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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,042.81, 334,014.30 and 134,610.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,042.81, 334,014.30 and 134,610.53 is: 185,759.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,042.81 : 334,014.30 = 134,610.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,042.81/334,014.30 = 134,610.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,042.81x = 334,014.30 × 134,610.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,042.81x = 44,961,840,280.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,961,840,280.51/242,042.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,759.87

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