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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,051.52, 334,031.10 and 133,157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,051.52, 334,031.10 and 133,157.37 is: 183,757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,051.52 : 334,031.10 = 133,157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,051.52/334,031.10 = 133,157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,051.52x = 334,031.10 × 133,157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,051.52x = 44,478,704,698.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,478,704,698.61/242,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,757.18

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