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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,050.87, 334,042.55 and 134,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,050.87, 334,042.55 and 134,623 is: 185,786.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,050.87 : 334,042.55 = 134,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,050.87/334,042.55 = 134,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,050.87x = 334,042.55 × 134,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,050.87x = 44,969,810,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,969,810,208.65/242,050.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,786.61

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