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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,237.88, 334,285.74 and 134,806.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,237.88, 334,285.74 and 134,806.02 is: 186,030.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,237.88 : 334,285.74 = 134,806.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,237.88/334,285.74 = 134,806.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,237.88x = 334,285.74 × 134,806.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,237.88x = 45,063,730,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,063,730,152.15/242,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,030.90

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