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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,409.67, 334,522.18 and 133,511.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,409.67, 334,522.18 and 133,511.93 is: 184,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,409.67 : 334,522.18 = 133,511.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,409.67/334,522.18 = 133,511.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,409.67x = 334,522.18 × 133,511.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,409.67x = 44,662,701,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,662,701,879.61/242,409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,244.72

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