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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,608.84, 334,802.44 and 133,717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,608.84, 334,802.44 and 133,717.04 is: 184,530.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,608.84 : 334,802.44 = 133,717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,608.84/334,802.44 = 133,717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,608.84x = 334,802.44 × 133,717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,608.84x = 44,768,791,261.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,768,791,261.58/242,608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,530.75

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