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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,037.46, 334,019.92 and 133,146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,037.46, 334,019.92 and 133,146.59 is: 183,746.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,037.46 : 334,019.92 = 133,146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,037.46/334,019.92 = 133,146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,037.46x = 334,019.92 × 133,146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,037.46x = 44,473,613,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,473,613,340.07/242,037.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,746.82

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