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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,246.67, 334,297.14 and 134,816.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,246.67, 334,297.14 and 134,816.67 is: 186,045.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,246.67 : 334,297.14 = 134,816.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,246.67/334,297.14 = 134,816.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,246.67x = 334,297.14 × 134,816.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,246.67x = 45,068,826,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,068,826,699.76/242,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,045.19

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