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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,001.24, 333,969.83 and 133,110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,001.24, 333,969.83 and 133,110.18 is: 183,696.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,001.24 : 333,969.83 = 133,110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,001.24/333,969.83 = 133,110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,001.24x = 333,969.83 × 133,110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,001.24x = 44,454,783,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,454,783,520.32/242,001.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,696.51

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