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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,298.29, 334,364.19 and 134,865.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,298.29, 334,364.19 and 134,865.56 is: 186,110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,298.29 : 334,364.19 = 134,865.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,298.29/334,364.19 = 134,865.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,298.29x = 334,364.19 × 134,865.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,298.29x = 45,094,212,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,094,212,056.48/242,298.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,110.32

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