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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,061.42, 334,039.73 and 133,161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,061.42, 334,039.73 and 133,161.18 is: 183,759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,061.42 : 334,039.73 = 133,161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,061.42/334,039.73 = 133,161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,061.42x = 334,039.73 × 133,161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,061.42x = 44,481,122,695.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,481,122,695.23/242,061.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,759.65

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