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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,759.33, 335,027.81 and 133,884.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,759.33, 335,027.81 and 133,884.96 is: 184,772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,759.33 : 335,027.81 = 133,884.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,759.33/335,027.81 = 133,884.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,759.33x = 335,027.81 × 133,884.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,759.33x = 44,855,184,437.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,855,184,437.88/242,759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,772.24

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