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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,157.25, 334,168.59 and 133,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,157.25, 334,168.59 and 133,251.40 is: 183,882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,157.25 : 334,168.59 = 133,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,157.25/334,168.59 = 133,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,157.25x = 334,168.59 × 133,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,157.25x = 44,528,430,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,528,430,782.68/242,157.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,882.30

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