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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,276.61, 334,338.33 and 134,846.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,276.61, 334,338.33 and 134,846.67 is: 186,086.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,276.61 : 334,338.33 = 134,846.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,276.61/334,338.33 = 134,846.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,276.61x = 334,338.33 × 134,846.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,276.61x = 45,084,410,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,084,410,453.86/242,276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,086.52

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