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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,002.46, 333,971.50 and 133,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,002.46, 333,971.50 and 133,111.40 is: 183,698.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,002.46 : 333,971.50 = 133,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,002.46/333,971.50 = 133,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,002.46x = 333,971.50 × 133,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,002.46x = 44,455,413,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,455,413,925.10/242,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,698.19

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