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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,225.08, 334,268.19 and 134,793.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,225.08, 334,268.19 and 134,793.27 is: 186,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,225.08 : 334,268.19 = 134,793.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,225.08/334,268.19 = 134,793.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,225.08x = 334,268.19 × 134,793.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,225.08x = 45,057,102,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,057,102,387.08/242,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,013.37

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