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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,307.64, 334,395.56 and 134,884.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,307.64, 334,395.56 and 134,884.48 is: 186,146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,307.64 : 334,395.56 = 134,884.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,307.64/334,395.56 = 134,884.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,307.64x = 334,395.56 × 134,884.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,307.64x = 45,104,771,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,104,771,224.91/242,307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,146.72

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