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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,419.71, 334,544.60 and 134,999.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,419.71, 334,544.60 and 134,999.74 is: 186,302.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,419.71 : 334,544.60 = 134,999.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,419.71/334,544.60 = 134,999.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,419.71x = 334,544.60 × 134,999.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,419.71x = 45,163,434,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,163,434,018.40/242,419.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,302.65

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