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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,272.09, 334,332.14 and 134,842.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,272.09, 334,332.14 and 134,842.16 is: 186,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,272.09 : 334,332.14 = 134,842.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,272.09/334,332.14 = 134,842.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,272.09x = 334,332.14 × 134,842.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,272.09x = 45,082,068,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,082,068,076.64/242,272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,080.32

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