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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,623.86, 334,816.44 and 132,243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,623.86, 334,816.44 and 132,243.45 is: 182,493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,623.86 : 334,816.44 = 132,243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,623.86/334,816.44 = 132,243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,623.86x = 334,816.44 × 132,243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,623.86x = 44,277,281,901.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,277,281,901.97/242,623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,493.52

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