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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,321.91, 334,396.40 and 134,888.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,321.91, 334,396.40 and 134,888.37 is: 186,141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,321.91 : 334,396.40 = 134,888.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,321.91/334,396.40 = 134,888.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,321.91x = 334,396.40 × 134,888.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,321.91x = 45,106,184,655.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,106,184,655.43/242,321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,141.59

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