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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,046.96, 334,020.05 and 134,614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,046.96, 334,020.05 and 134,614.68 is: 185,765.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,046.96 : 334,020.05 = 134,614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,046.96/334,020.05 = 134,614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,046.96x = 334,020.05 × 134,614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,046.96x = 44,964,002,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,964,002,144.33/242,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,765.61

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