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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,176.52, 334,205.24 and 134,751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,176.52, 334,205.24 and 134,751.08 is: 185,957.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,176.52 : 334,205.24 = 134,751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,176.52/334,205.24 = 134,751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,176.52x = 334,205.24 × 134,751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,176.52x = 45,034,517,031.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,034,517,031.66/242,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,957.40

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