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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,111.98, 334,131.06 and 134,691.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,111.98, 334,131.06 and 134,691.94 is: 185,884.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,111.98 : 334,131.06 = 134,691.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,111.98/334,131.06 = 134,691.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,111.98x = 334,131.06 × 134,691.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,111.98x = 45,004,760,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,004,760,685.66/242,111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,884.07

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