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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,234.93, 334,279.54 and 134,804.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,234.93, 334,279.54 and 134,804.81 is: 186,028.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,234.93 : 334,279.54 = 134,804.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,234.93/334,279.54 = 134,804.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,234.93x = 334,279.54 × 134,804.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,234.93x = 45,062,489,876.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,062,489,876.59/242,234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,028.04

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