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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,140.02, 334,148.19 and 134,707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,140.02, 334,148.19 and 134,707.74 is: 185,893.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,140.02 : 334,148.19 = 134,707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,140.02/334,148.19 = 134,707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,140.02x = 334,148.19 × 134,707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,140.02x = 45,012,347,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,012,347,499.99/242,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,893.88

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