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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,307.95, 334,379.12 and 134,875.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,307.95, 334,379.12 and 134,875.62 is: 186,125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,307.95 : 334,379.12 = 134,875.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,307.95/334,379.12 = 134,875.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,307.95x = 334,379.12 × 134,875.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,307.95x = 45,099,590,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,099,590,450.68/242,307.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,125.10

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