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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,013.44, 332,592.77 and 133,581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,013.44, 332,592.77 and 133,581.16 is: 184,338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,013.44 : 332,592.77 = 133,581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,013.44/332,592.77 = 133,581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,013.44x = 332,592.77 × 133,581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,013.44x = 44,428,125,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,428,125,693.34/241,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,338.79

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