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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,214.27, 334,251.26 and 134,783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,214.27, 334,251.26 and 134,783.36 is: 185,998.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,214.27 : 334,251.26 = 134,783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,214.27/334,251.26 = 134,783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,214.27x = 334,251.26 × 134,783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,214.27x = 45,051,507,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,051,507,320.74/242,214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,998.57

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