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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,349.71, 334,431.79 and 138,909.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,349.71, 334,431.79 and 138,909.74 is: 191,689.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,349.71 : 334,431.79 = 138,909.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,349.71/334,431.79 = 138,909.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,349.71x = 334,431.79 × 138,909.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,349.71x = 46,455,830,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,455,830,977.20/242,349.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,689.24

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