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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,001.32, 333,969.92 and 133,110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,001.32, 333,969.92 and 133,110.25 is: 183,696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,001.32 : 333,969.92 = 133,110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,001.32/333,969.92 = 133,110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,001.32x = 333,969.92 × 133,110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,001.32x = 44,454,820,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,454,820,420.95/242,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,696.60

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