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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,058, 334,051.88 and 134,625.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,058, 334,051.88 and 134,625.74 is: 185,790.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,058 : 334,051.88 = 134,625.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,058/334,051.88 = 134,625.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,058x = 334,051.88 × 134,625.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,058x = 44,971,981,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,971,981,543.39/242,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,790.11

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