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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,223.09, 334,265.44 and 134,791.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,223.09, 334,265.44 and 134,791.26 is: 186,010.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,223.09 : 334,265.44 = 134,791.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,223.09/334,265.44 = 134,791.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,223.09x = 334,265.44 × 134,791.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,223.09x = 45,056,059,832.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,056,059,832.05/242,223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,010.59

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