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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,235.93, 334,280.92 and 134,805.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,235.93, 334,280.92 and 134,805.81 is: 186,029.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,235.93 : 334,280.92 = 134,805.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,235.93/334,280.92 = 134,805.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,235.93x = 334,280.92 × 134,805.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,235.93x = 45,063,010,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,063,010,188.15/242,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,029.42

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