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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,247.17, 334,297.83 and 134,817.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,247.17, 334,297.83 and 134,817.17 is: 186,045.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,247.17 : 334,297.83 = 134,817.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,247.17/334,297.83 = 134,817.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,247.17x = 334,297.83 × 134,817.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,247.17x = 45,069,086,703.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,069,086,703.66/242,247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,045.88

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