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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,292.46, 334,363.61 and 134,860.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,292.46, 334,363.61 and 134,860.19 is: 186,107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,292.46 : 334,363.61 = 134,860.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,292.46/334,363.61 = 134,860.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,292.46x = 334,363.61 × 134,860.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,292.46x = 45,092,337,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,092,337,627.57/242,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,107.06

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