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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,048.33, 334,024.84 and 133,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,048.33, 334,024.84 and 133,150.32 is: 183,746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,048.33 : 334,024.84 = 133,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,048.33/334,024.84 = 133,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,048.33x = 334,024.84 × 133,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,048.33x = 44,475,514,333.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,475,514,333.95/242,048.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,746.42

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