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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,427.52, 334,549.04 and 134,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,427.52, 334,549.04 and 134,998.80 is: 186,297.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,427.52 : 334,549.04 = 134,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,427.52/334,549.04 = 134,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,427.52x = 334,549.04 × 134,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,427.52x = 45,163,718,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,163,718,941.15/242,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,297.82

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