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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,411.07, 334,520.42 and 132,027.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,411.07, 334,520.42 and 132,027.21 is: 182,193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,411.07 : 334,520.42 = 132,027.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,411.07/334,520.42 = 132,027.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,411.07x = 334,520.42 × 132,027.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,411.07x = 44,165,797,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,165,797,740.63/242,411.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,193.82

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