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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,966.48, 335,291.45 and 134,071.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,966.48, 335,291.45 and 134,071.81 is: 185,017.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,966.48 : 335,291.45 = 134,071.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,966.48/335,291.45 = 134,071.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,966.48x = 335,291.45 × 134,071.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,966.48x = 44,953,132,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,953,132,417.25/242,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,017.84

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