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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,293.46, 334,364.99 and 134,861.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,293.46, 334,364.99 and 134,861.19 is: 186,108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,293.46 : 334,364.99 = 134,861.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,293.46/334,364.99 = 134,861.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,293.46x = 334,364.99 × 134,861.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,293.46x = 45,092,860,445.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,092,860,445.74/242,293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,108.45

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