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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,008.07, 333,979.30 and 133,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,008.07, 333,979.30 and 133,117.04 is: 183,706.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,008.07 : 333,979.30 = 133,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,008.07/333,979.30 = 133,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,008.07x = 333,979.30 × 133,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,008.07x = 44,458,333,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,458,333,501.79/242,008.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,706.00

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