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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,231.12, 334,273.92 and 134,797.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,231.12, 334,273.92 and 134,797.04 is: 186,017.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,231.12 : 334,273.92 = 134,797.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,231.12/334,273.92 = 134,797.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,231.12x = 334,273.92 × 134,797.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,231.12x = 45,059,134,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,059,134,965.20/242,231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,017.12

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