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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,158.25, 334,169.97 and 133,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,158.25, 334,169.97 and 133,252.40 is: 183,883.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,158.25 : 334,169.97 = 133,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,158.25/334,169.97 = 133,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,158.25x = 334,169.97 × 133,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,158.25x = 44,528,950,510.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,528,950,510.43/242,158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,883.68

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