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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,035.48, 333,998.65 and 133,132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,035.48, 333,998.65 and 133,132.91 is: 183,717.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,035.48 : 333,998.65 = 133,132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,035.48/333,998.65 = 133,132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,035.48x = 333,998.65 × 133,132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,035.48x = 44,466,210,873.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,466,210,873.41/242,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,717.74

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