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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,007.84, 333,974.76 and 133,116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,007.84, 333,974.76 and 133,116.48 is: 183,702.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,007.84 : 333,974.76 = 133,116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,007.84/333,974.76 = 133,116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,007.84x = 333,974.76 × 133,116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,007.84x = 44,457,544,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,457,544,460.04/242,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,702.91

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