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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,010.59, 333,982.74 and 133,119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,010.59, 333,982.74 and 133,119.55 is: 183,709.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,010.59 : 333,982.74 = 133,119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,010.59/333,982.74 = 133,119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,010.59x = 333,982.74 × 133,119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,010.59x = 44,459,632,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,459,632,973.24/242,010.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,709.46

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