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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,049.83, 334,033.06 and 134,619.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,049.83, 334,033.06 and 134,619.91 is: 185,777.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,049.83 : 334,033.06 = 134,619.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,049.83/334,033.06 = 134,619.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,049.83x = 334,033.06 × 134,619.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,049.83x = 44,967,500,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,967,500,474.22/242,049.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,777.86

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