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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,254.40, 334,307.75 and 134,824.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,254.40, 334,307.75 and 134,824.46 is: 186,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,254.40 : 334,307.75 = 134,824.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,254.40/334,307.75 = 134,824.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,254.40x = 334,307.75 × 134,824.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,254.40x = 45,072,860,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,072,860,196.03/242,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,055.90

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