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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,125.02, 334,127.52 and 134,692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,125.02, 334,127.52 and 134,692.74 is: 185,873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,125.02 : 334,127.52 = 134,692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,125.02/334,127.52 = 134,692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,125.02x = 334,127.52 × 134,692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,125.02x = 45,004,551,178.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,004,551,178.20/242,125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,873.20

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