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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,169.27, 334,195.26 and 134,743.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,169.27, 334,195.26 and 134,743.83 is: 185,947.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,169.27 : 334,195.26 = 134,743.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,169.27/334,195.26 = 134,743.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,169.27x = 334,195.26 × 134,743.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,169.27x = 45,030,749,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,030,749,300.25/242,169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,947.41

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