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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,306.14, 334,376.79 and 134,873.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,306.14, 334,376.79 and 134,873.87 is: 186,122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,306.14 : 334,376.79 = 134,873.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,306.14/334,376.79 = 134,873.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,306.14x = 334,376.79 × 134,873.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,306.14x = 45,098,691,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098,691,226.92/242,306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,122.77

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