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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,390.88, 334,493.55 and 134,958.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,390.88, 334,493.55 and 134,958.69 is: 186,239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,390.88 : 334,493.55 = 134,958.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,390.88/334,493.55 = 134,958.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,390.88x = 334,493.55 × 134,958.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,390.88x = 45,142,811,321.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,142,811,321.45/242,390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,239.73

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