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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,259.54, 334,314.81 and 134,829.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,259.54, 334,314.81 and 134,829.58 is: 186,062.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,259.54 : 334,314.81 = 134,829.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,259.54/334,314.81 = 134,829.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,259.54x = 334,314.81 × 134,829.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,259.54x = 45,075,525,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,075,525,420.08/242,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,062.95

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