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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,266.96, 334,338 and 134,841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,266.96, 334,338 and 134,841.52 is: 186,086.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,266.96 : 334,338 = 134,841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,266.96/334,338 = 134,841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,266.96x = 334,338 × 134,841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,266.96x = 45,082,644,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,082,644,113.76/242,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,086.64

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