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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,046.95, 334,029.08 and 134,617.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,046.95, 334,029.08 and 134,617.03 is: 185,773.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,046.95 : 334,029.08 = 134,617.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,046.95/334,029.08 = 134,617.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,046.95x = 334,029.08 × 134,617.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,046.95x = 44,966,002,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,966,002,602.24/242,046.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,773.89

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