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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,909.16, 335,199.45 and 134,014.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,909.16, 335,199.45 and 134,014.89 is: 184,932.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,909.16 : 335,199.45 = 134,014.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,909.16/335,199.45 = 134,014.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,909.16x = 335,199.45 × 134,014.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,909.16x = 44,921,717,419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,921,717,419.81/242,909.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,932.17

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