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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,977.68, 335,306.48 and 134,082.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,977.68, 335,306.48 and 134,082.86 is: 185,032.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,977.68 : 335,306.48 = 134,082.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,977.68/335,306.48 = 134,082.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,977.68x = 335,306.48 × 134,082.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,977.68x = 44,958,849,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,958,849,467.99/242,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,032.84

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