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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,272.28, 334,332.40 and 134,842.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,272.28, 334,332.40 and 134,842.35 is: 186,080.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,272.28 : 334,332.40 = 134,842.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,272.28/334,332.40 = 134,842.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,272.28x = 334,332.40 × 134,842.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,272.28x = 45,082,166,160.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,082,166,160.03/242,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,080.58

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