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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,016.66, 333,991.15 and 133,125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,016.66, 333,991.15 and 133,125.73 is: 183,717.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,016.66 : 333,991.15 = 133,125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,016.66/333,991.15 = 133,125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,016.66x = 333,991.15 × 133,125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,016.66x = 44,462,814,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,462,814,489.50/242,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,717.99

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