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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,233.93, 334,278.16 and 134,803.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,233.93, 334,278.16 and 134,803.81 is: 186,026.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,233.93 : 334,278.16 = 134,803.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,233.93/334,278.16 = 134,803.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,233.93x = 334,278.16 × 134,803.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,233.93x = 45,061,969,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,061,969,567.79/242,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,026.66

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