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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,276.29, 334,337.91 and 134,846.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,276.29, 334,337.91 and 134,846.35 is: 186,086.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,276.29 : 334,337.91 = 134,846.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,276.29/334,337.91 = 134,846.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,276.29x = 334,337.91 × 134,846.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,276.29x = 45,084,246,830.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,084,246,830.13/242,276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,086.09

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