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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,308.98, 334,382.82 and 134,878.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,308.98, 334,382.82 and 134,878.86 is: 186,130.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,308.98 : 334,382.82 = 134,878.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,308.98/334,382.82 = 134,878.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,308.98x = 334,382.82 × 134,878.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,308.98x = 45,101,173,565.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,101,173,565.19/242,308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,130.84

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