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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,041.88, 332,640.57 and 133,613.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,041.88, 332,640.57 and 133,613.74 is: 184,388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,041.88 : 332,640.57 = 133,613.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,041.88/332,640.57 = 133,613.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,041.88x = 332,640.57 × 133,613.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,041.88x = 44,445,350,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,445,350,633.43/241,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,388.50

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