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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,938.83, 335,270.61 and 134,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,938.83, 335,270.61 and 134,042.64 is: 184,987.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,938.83 : 335,270.61 = 134,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,938.83/335,270.61 = 134,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,938.83x = 335,270.61 × 134,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,938.83x = 44,940,555,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,940,555,667.35/242,938.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,987.12

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