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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,244.70, 334,294.43 and 134,814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,244.70, 334,294.43 and 134,814.70 is: 186,042.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,244.70 : 334,294.43 = 134,814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,244.70/334,294.43 = 134,814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,244.70x = 334,294.43 × 134,814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,244.70x = 45,067,803,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,067,803,976.12/242,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,042.48

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