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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,321.73, 334,415.08 and 134,898.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,321.73, 334,415.08 and 134,898.72 is: 186,166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,321.73 : 334,415.08 = 134,898.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,321.73/334,415.08 = 134,898.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,321.73x = 334,415.08 × 134,898.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,321.73x = 45,112,165,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,112,165,155.26/242,321.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,166.41

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