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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,038.01, 334,006.58 and 131,653.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,038.01, 334,006.58 and 131,653.82 is: 181,679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,038.01 : 334,006.58 = 131,653.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,038.01/334,006.58 = 131,653.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,038.01x = 334,006.58 × 131,653.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,038.01x = 43,973,239,833.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,973,239,833.83/242,038.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,679.07

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