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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,233.80, 334,278.14 and 134,802.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,233.80, 334,278.14 and 134,802.83 is: 186,025.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,233.80 : 334,278.14 = 134,802.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,233.80/334,278.14 = 134,802.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,233.80x = 334,278.14 × 134,802.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,233.80x = 45,061,636,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,061,636,933.73/242,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,025.39

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