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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,906.64, 335,196.02 and 134,012.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,906.64, 335,196.02 and 134,012.38 is: 184,928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,906.64 : 335,196.02 = 134,012.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,906.64/335,196.02 = 134,012.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,906.64x = 335,196.02 × 134,012.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,906.64x = 44,920,416,406.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,920,416,406.73/242,906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,928.73

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