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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,224.34, 334,267.16 and 134,792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,224.34, 334,267.16 and 134,792.52 is: 186,012.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,224.34 : 334,267.16 = 134,792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,224.34/334,267.16 = 134,792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,224.34x = 334,267.16 × 134,792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,224.34x = 45,056,712,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,056,712,175.68/242,224.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,012.33

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