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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,259.17, 334,314.32 and 134,829.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,259.17, 334,314.32 and 134,829.18 is: 186,062.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,259.17 : 334,314.32 = 134,829.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,259.17/334,314.32 = 134,829.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,259.17x = 334,314.32 × 134,829.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,259.17x = 45,075,324,953.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,075,324,953.71/242,259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,062.41

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