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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,412.07, 334,521.80 and 132,028.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,412.07, 334,521.80 and 132,028.21 is: 182,195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,412.07 : 334,521.80 = 132,028.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,412.07/334,521.80 = 132,028.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,412.07x = 334,521.80 × 132,028.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,412.07x = 44,166,314,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,166,314,459.98/242,412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,195.20

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