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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,225.58, 334,268.88 and 134,793.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,225.58, 334,268.88 and 134,793.77 is: 186,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,225.58 : 334,268.88 = 134,793.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,225.58/334,268.88 = 134,793.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,225.58x = 334,268.88 × 134,793.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,225.58x = 45,057,362,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,057,362,528.88/242,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,014.06

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