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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,265.08, 334,322.44 and 134,835.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,265.08, 334,322.44 and 134,835.13 is: 186,070.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,265.08 : 334,322.44 = 134,835.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,265.08/334,322.44 = 134,835.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,265.08x = 334,322.44 × 134,835.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,265.08x = 45,078,409,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,078,409,740.13/242,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,070.61

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