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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,521.32, 334,666.44 and 133,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,521.32, 334,666.44 and 133,622.28 is: 184,391.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,521.32 : 334,666.44 = 133,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,521.32/334,666.44 = 133,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,521.32x = 334,666.44 × 133,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,521.32x = 44,718,892,752.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,718,892,752.28/242,521.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,391.59

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