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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,924.39, 335,236.82 and 134,028.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,924.39, 335,236.82 and 134,028.72 is: 184,960.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,924.39 : 335,236.82 = 134,028.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,924.39/335,236.82 = 134,028.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,924.39x = 335,236.82 × 134,028.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,924.39x = 44,931,362,908.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,931,362,908.09/242,924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,960.28

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