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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,021.17, 332,605.89 and 133,588.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,021.17, 332,605.89 and 133,588.89 is: 184,350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,021.17 : 332,605.89 = 133,588.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,021.17/332,605.89 = 133,588.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,021.17x = 332,605.89 × 133,588.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,021.17x = 44,432,451,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432,451,652.56/241,021.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,350.83

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