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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,159.24, 334,171.34 and 133,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,159.24, 334,171.34 and 133,253.40 is: 183,885.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,159.24 : 334,171.34 = 133,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,159.24/334,171.34 = 133,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,159.24x = 334,171.34 × 133,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,159.24x = 44,529,467,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,529,467,237.56/242,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,885.06

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