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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,363.31, 334,460.66 and 134,930.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,363.31, 334,460.66 and 134,930.58 is: 186,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,363.31 : 334,460.66 = 134,930.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,363.31/334,460.66 = 134,930.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,363.31x = 334,460.66 × 134,930.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,363.31x = 45,128,970,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,128,970,166.33/242,363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,203.80

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