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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,045.38, 332,607.70 and 133,615.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,045.38, 332,607.70 and 133,615.38 is: 184,369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,045.38 : 332,607.70 = 133,615.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,045.38/332,607.70 = 133,615.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,045.38x = 332,607.70 × 133,615.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,045.38x = 44,441,504,226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,441,504,226.43/241,045.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,369.87

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