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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,237.94, 334,283.68 and 134,807.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,237.94, 334,283.68 and 134,807.82 is: 186,032.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,237.94 : 334,283.68 = 134,807.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,237.94/334,283.68 = 134,807.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,237.94x = 334,283.68 × 134,807.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,237.94x = 45,064,054,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,064,054,162.38/242,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,032.19

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