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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,966.22, 335,291.10 and 134,071.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,966.22, 335,291.10 and 134,071.56 is: 185,017.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,966.22 : 335,291.10 = 134,071.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,966.22/335,291.10 = 134,071.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,966.22x = 335,291.10 × 134,071.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,966.22x = 44,953,002,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,953,002,402.58/242,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,017.50

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