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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,302.59, 334,387.44 and 134,865.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,302.59, 334,387.44 and 134,865.81 is: 186,120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,302.59 : 334,387.44 = 134,865.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,302.59/334,387.44 = 134,865.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,302.59x = 334,387.44 × 134,865.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,302.59x = 45,097,432,949.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,097,432,949.43/242,302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,120.31

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