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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,151.93, 334,139.58 and 134,714.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,151.93, 334,139.58 and 134,714.34 is: 185,889.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,151.93 : 334,139.58 = 134,714.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,151.93/334,139.58 = 134,714.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,151.93x = 334,139.58 × 134,714.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,151.93x = 45,013,392,987.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,013,392,987.58/242,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,889.05

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