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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,042.88, 332,641.96 and 133,614.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,042.88, 332,641.96 and 133,614.74 is: 184,389.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,042.88 : 332,641.96 = 133,614.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,042.88/332,641.96 = 133,614.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,042.88x = 332,641.96 × 133,614.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,042.88x = 44,445,868,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,445,868,998.49/241,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,389.89

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