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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,392.38, 334,495.62 and 134,960.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,392.38, 334,495.62 and 134,960.19 is: 186,241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,392.38 : 334,495.62 = 134,960.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,392.38/334,495.62 = 134,960.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,392.38x = 334,495.62 × 134,960.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,392.38x = 45,143,592,429.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,143,592,429.37/242,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,241.80

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