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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,091.02, 334,080.68 and 134,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,091.02, 334,080.68 and 134,658.74 is: 185,826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,091.02 : 334,080.68 = 134,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,091.02/334,080.68 = 134,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,091.02x = 334,080.68 × 134,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,091.02x = 44,986,883,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,986,883,427.14/242,091.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,826.32

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