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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,043.56, 334,015.34 and 134,611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,043.56, 334,015.34 and 134,611.28 is: 185,760.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,043.56 : 334,015.34 = 134,611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,043.56/334,015.34 = 134,611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,043.56x = 334,015.34 × 134,611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,043.56x = 44,962,230,113.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,962,230,113.90/242,043.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,760.91

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