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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,051.27, 334,028.85 and 133,153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,051.27, 334,028.85 and 133,153.25 is: 183,750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,051.27 : 334,028.85 = 133,153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,051.27/334,028.85 = 133,153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,051.27x = 334,028.85 × 133,153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,051.27x = 44,477,025,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,477,025,301.12/242,051.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,750.44

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