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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,834.40, 334,966.68 and 189,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,834.40, 334,966.68 and 189,034.20 is: 260,754.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,834.40 : 334,966.68 = 189,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,834.40/334,966.68 = 189,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,834.40x = 334,966.68 × 189,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,834.40x = 63,320,158,380.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,320,158,380.46/242,834.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,754.48

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