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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,048.83, 334,031.68 and 134,618.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,048.83, 334,031.68 and 134,618.91 is: 185,776.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,048.83 : 334,031.68 = 134,618.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,048.83/334,031.68 = 134,618.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,048.83x = 334,031.68 × 134,618.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,048.83x = 44,966,979,993.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,966,979,993.97/242,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,776.48

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