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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,040.33, 334,023.89 and 133,149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,040.33, 334,023.89 and 133,149.47 is: 183,750.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,040.33 : 334,023.89 = 133,149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,040.33/334,023.89 = 133,149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,040.33x = 334,023.89 × 133,149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,040.33x = 44,475,101,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,475,101,584.97/242,040.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,750.79

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