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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,644.79, 334,845.22 and 132,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,644.79, 334,845.22 and 132,264.40 is: 182,522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,644.79 : 334,845.22 = 132,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,644.79/334,845.22 = 132,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,644.79x = 334,845.22 × 132,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,644.79x = 44,288,102,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,288,102,116.17/242,644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,522.37

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