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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,248.87, 334,298.95 and 134,817.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,248.87, 334,298.95 and 134,817.96 is: 186,046.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,248.87 : 334,298.95 = 134,817.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,248.87/334,298.95 = 134,817.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,248.87x = 334,298.95 × 134,817.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,248.87x = 45,069,502,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,069,502,469.14/242,248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,046.29

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