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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,348.54, 334,434.46 and 134,918.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,348.54, 334,434.46 and 134,918.58 is: 186,184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,348.54 : 334,434.46 = 134,918.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,348.54/334,434.46 = 134,918.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,348.54x = 334,434.46 × 134,918.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,348.54x = 45,121,423,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,121,423,104.38/242,348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,184.01

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