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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,947.85, 335,265.72 and 134,053.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,947.85, 335,265.72 and 134,053.16 is: 184,992.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,947.85 : 335,265.72 = 134,053.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,947.85/335,265.72 = 134,053.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,947.85x = 335,265.72 × 134,053.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,947.85x = 44,943,427,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,943,427,529.35/242,947.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,992.08

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