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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,904.65, 335,193.26 and 134,010.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,904.65, 335,193.26 and 134,010.38 is: 184,925.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,904.65 : 335,193.26 = 134,010.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,904.65/335,193.26 = 134,010.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,904.65x = 335,193.26 × 134,010.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,904.65x = 44,919,376,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,919,376,313.97/242,904.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,925.97

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