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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,030.88, 333,996.75 and 131,646.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,030.88, 333,996.75 and 131,646.69 is: 181,669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,030.88 : 333,996.75 = 131,646.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,030.88/333,996.75 = 131,646.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,030.88x = 333,996.75 × 131,646.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,030.88x = 43,969,566,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,969,566,608.26/242,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,669.24

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