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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,298.28, 334,339.98 and 134,872.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,298.28, 334,339.98 and 134,872.84 is: 186,106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,298.28 : 334,339.98 = 134,872.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,298.28/334,339.98 = 134,872.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,298.28x = 334,339.98 × 134,872.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,298.28x = 45,093,382,628.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,093,382,628.14/242,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,106.90

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