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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,060, 334,054.64 and 134,627.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,060, 334,054.64 and 134,627.74 is: 185,792.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,060 : 334,054.64 = 134,627.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,060/334,054.64 = 134,627.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,060x = 334,054.64 × 134,627.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,060x = 44,973,021,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,973,021,219.71/242,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,792.87

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