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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,217.48, 334,263.16 and 133,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,217.48, 334,263.16 and 133,334.40 is: 184,003.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,217.48 : 334,263.16 = 133,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,217.48/334,263.16 = 133,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,217.48x = 334,263.16 × 133,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,217.48x = 44,568,777,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,568,777,880.70/242,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,003.14

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