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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,051, 334,028.52 and 133,152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,051, 334,028.52 and 133,152.99 is: 183,750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,051 : 334,028.52 = 133,152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,051/334,028.52 = 133,152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,051x = 334,028.52 × 133,152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,051x = 44,476,896,183.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,476,896,183.27/242,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,750.10

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