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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,296.62, 334,363.77 and 134,860.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,296.62, 334,363.77 and 134,860.02 is: 186,103.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,296.62 : 334,363.77 = 134,860.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,296.62/334,363.77 = 134,860.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,296.62x = 334,363.77 × 134,860.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,296.62x = 45,092,304,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,092,304,709.48/242,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,103.73

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