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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,212.48, 334,256.24 and 133,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,212.48, 334,256.24 and 133,329.40 is: 183,996.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,212.48 : 334,256.24 = 133,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,212.48/334,256.24 = 133,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,212.48x = 334,256.24 × 133,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,212.48x = 44,566,183,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,566,183,925.46/242,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,996.23

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