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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,277.28, 334,345.83 and 133,394.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,277.28, 334,345.83 and 133,394.29 is: 184,085.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,277.28 : 334,345.83 = 133,394.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,277.28/334,345.83 = 133,394.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,277.28x = 334,345.83 × 133,394.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,277.28x = 44,599,823,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,599,823,271.22/242,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,085.87

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