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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,046.61, 332,639.03 and 133,615.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,046.61, 332,639.03 and 133,615.71 is: 184,386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,046.61 : 332,639.03 = 133,615.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,046.61/332,639.03 = 133,615.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,046.61x = 332,639.03 × 133,615.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,046.61x = 44,445,799,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,445,799,499.08/241,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,386.74

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