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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,005.35, 333,975.45 and 133,114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,005.35, 333,975.45 and 133,114.29 is: 183,702.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,005.35 : 333,975.45 = 133,114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,005.35/333,975.45 = 133,114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,005.35x = 333,975.45 × 133,114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,005.35x = 44,456,904,904.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,456,904,904.18/242,005.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,702.16

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