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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,047.83, 334,030.29 and 134,617.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,047.83, 334,030.29 and 134,617.90 is: 185,775.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,047.83 : 334,030.29 = 134,617.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,047.83/334,030.29 = 134,617.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,047.83x = 334,030.29 × 134,617.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,047.83x = 44,966,456,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,966,456,176.19/242,047.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,775.08

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