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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,009.32, 332,604.06 and 133,581.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,009.32, 332,604.06 and 133,581.72 is: 184,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,009.32 : 332,604.06 = 133,581.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,009.32/332,604.06 = 133,581.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,009.32x = 332,604.06 × 133,581.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,009.32x = 44,429,822,413.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,429,822,413.78/241,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,348.98

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