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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,261.16, 334,317.06 and 134,831.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,261.16, 334,317.06 and 134,831.16 is: 186,065.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,261.16 : 334,317.06 = 134,831.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,261.16/334,317.06 = 134,831.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,261.16x = 334,317.06 × 134,831.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,261.16x = 45,076,357,007.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,076,357,007.59/242,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,065.14

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