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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,247.67, 334,298.52 and 134,817.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,247.67, 334,298.52 and 134,817.67 is: 186,046.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,247.67 : 334,298.52 = 134,817.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,247.67/334,298.52 = 134,817.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,247.67x = 334,298.52 × 134,817.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,247.67x = 45,069,347,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,069,347,550.85/242,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,046.57

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