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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,297.28, 334,338.60 and 134,871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,297.28, 334,338.60 and 134,871.84 is: 186,105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,297.28 : 334,338.60 = 134,871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,297.28/334,338.60 = 134,871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,297.28x = 334,338.60 × 134,871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,297.28x = 45,092,862,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,092,862,165.02/242,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,105.52

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