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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,004.51, 333,974.32 and 133,113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,004.51, 333,974.32 and 133,113.45 is: 183,701.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,004.51 : 333,974.32 = 133,113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,004.51/333,974.32 = 133,113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,004.51x = 333,974.32 × 133,113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,004.51x = 44,456,472,361.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,456,472,361.42/242,004.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,701.00

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