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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,947.90, 335,265.80 and 134,053.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,947.90, 335,265.80 and 134,053.23 is: 184,992.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,947.90 : 335,265.80 = 134,053.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,947.90/335,265.80 = 134,053.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,947.90x = 335,265.80 × 134,053.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,947.90x = 44,943,463,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,943,463,398.53/242,947.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,992.19

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