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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,255.59, 334,312.71 and 134,850.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,255.59, 334,312.71 and 134,850.99 is: 186,094.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,255.59 : 334,312.71 = 134,850.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,255.59/334,312.71 = 134,850.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,255.59x = 334,312.71 × 134,850.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,255.59x = 45,082,399,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,082,399,913.08/242,255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,094.36

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