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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,418.21, 334,542.52 and 134,998.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,418.21, 334,542.52 and 134,998.23 is: 186,300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,418.21 : 334,542.52 = 134,998.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,418.21/334,542.52 = 134,998.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,418.21x = 334,542.52 × 134,998.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,418.21x = 45,162,648,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,162,648,059.74/242,418.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,300.56

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