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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,235.80, 334,280.89 and 134,804.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,235.80, 334,280.89 and 134,804.83 is: 186,028.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,235.80 : 334,280.89 = 134,804.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,235.80/334,280.89 = 134,804.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,235.80x = 334,280.89 × 134,804.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,235.80x = 45,062,678,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,062,678,548.70/242,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,028.15

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