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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,055.56, 334,034.79 and 133,157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,055.56, 334,034.79 and 133,157.54 is: 183,756.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,055.56 : 334,034.79 = 133,157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,055.56/334,034.79 = 133,157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,055.56x = 334,034.79 × 133,157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,055.56x = 44,479,250,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,479,250,910.82/242,055.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,756.37

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