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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,042.38, 332,641.26 and 133,614.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,042.38, 332,641.26 and 133,614.24 is: 184,389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,042.38 : 332,641.26 = 133,614.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,042.38/332,641.26 = 133,614.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,042.38x = 332,641.26 × 133,614.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,042.38x = 44,445,609,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,445,609,147.54/241,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,389.19

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