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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,046.38, 332,609.08 and 133,616.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,046.38, 332,609.08 and 133,616.38 is: 184,371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,046.38 : 332,609.08 = 133,616.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,046.38/332,609.08 = 133,616.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,046.38x = 332,609.08 × 133,616.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,046.38x = 44,442,021,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,442,021,224.73/241,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,371.25

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