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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,195.31, 334,242.63 and 134,767.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,195.31, 334,242.63 and 134,767.67 is: 185,986.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,195.31 : 334,242.63 = 134,767.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,195.31/334,242.63 = 134,767.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,195.31x = 334,242.63 × 134,767.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,195.31x = 45,045,098,788.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,045,098,788.56/242,195.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,986.67

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