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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,126.88, 334,133.50 and 133,237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,126.88, 334,133.50 and 133,237.83 is: 183,867.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,126.88 : 334,133.50 = 133,237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,126.88/334,133.50 = 133,237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,126.88x = 334,133.50 × 133,237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,126.88x = 44,519,222,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,519,222,470.31/242,126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,867.33

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