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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,002.62, 333,971.73 and 133,111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,002.62, 333,971.73 and 133,111.56 is: 183,698.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,002.62 : 333,971.73 = 133,111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,002.62/333,971.73 = 133,111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,002.62x = 333,971.73 × 133,111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,002.62x = 44,455,497,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,455,497,976.20/242,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,698.42

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