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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,004.35, 333,974.07 and 133,113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,004.35, 333,974.07 and 133,113.29 is: 183,700.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,004.35 : 333,974.07 = 133,113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,004.35/333,974.07 = 133,113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,004.35x = 333,974.07 × 133,113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,004.35x = 44,456,385,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,456,385,562.52/242,004.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,700.77

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