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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,045, 334,022.10 and 136,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,045, 334,022.10 and 136,061 is: 187,764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,045 : 334,022.10 = 136,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,045/334,022.10 = 136,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,045x = 334,022.10 × 136,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,045x = 45,447,380,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,447,380,948.10/242,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,764.18

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