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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,255.14, 334,308.76 and 134,825.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,255.14, 334,308.76 and 134,825.15 is: 186,056.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,255.14 : 334,308.76 = 134,825.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,255.14/334,308.76 = 134,825.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,255.14x = 334,308.76 × 134,825.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,255.14x = 45,073,229,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,073,229,212.02/242,255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,056.86

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