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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,662.06, 334,858.92 and 133,761.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,662.06, 334,858.92 and 133,761.62 is: 184,582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,662.06 : 334,858.92 = 133,761.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,662.06/334,858.92 = 133,761.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,662.06x = 334,858.92 × 133,761.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,662.06x = 44,791,271,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,791,271,610.65/242,662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,582.92

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