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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,323.92, 334,416.60 and 134,889.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,323.92, 334,416.60 and 134,889.84 is: 186,153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,323.92 : 334,416.60 = 134,889.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,323.92/334,416.60 = 134,889.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,323.92x = 334,416.60 × 134,889.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,323.92x = 45,109,401,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,109,401,667.34/242,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,153.32

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