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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,273.28, 334,333.78 and 134,843.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,273.28, 334,333.78 and 134,843.35 is: 186,081.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,273.28 : 334,333.78 = 134,843.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,273.28/334,333.78 = 134,843.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,273.28x = 334,333.78 × 134,843.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,273.28x = 45,082,686,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,082,686,913.36/242,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,081.96

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