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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,190.53, 334,217.22 and 134,758.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,190.53, 334,217.22 and 134,758.26 is: 185,963.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,190.53 : 334,217.22 = 134,758.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,190.53/334,217.22 = 134,758.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,190.53x = 334,217.22 × 134,758.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,190.53x = 45,038,531,029.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,038,531,029.24/242,190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,963.22

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