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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,266.08, 334,323.82 and 134,836.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,266.08, 334,323.82 and 134,836.13 is: 186,071.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,266.08 : 334,323.82 = 134,836.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,266.08/334,323.82 = 134,836.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,266.08x = 334,323.82 × 134,836.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,266.08x = 45,078,930,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,078,930,055.62/242,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,071.98

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