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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,179.52, 334,209.38 and 134,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,179.52, 334,209.38 and 134,754.08 is: 185,961.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,179.52 : 334,209.38 = 134,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,179.52/334,209.38 = 134,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,179.52x = 334,209.38 × 134,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,179.52x = 45,036,077,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,036,077,529.27/242,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,961.54

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