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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,420.73, 334,563.87 and 134,990.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,420.73, 334,563.87 and 134,990.73 is: 186,300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,420.73 : 334,563.87 = 134,990.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,420.73/334,563.87 = 134,990.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,420.73x = 334,563.87 × 134,990.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,420.73x = 45,163,021,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,163,021,042.93/242,420.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,300.16

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