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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,047.50, 332,610.62 and 133,617.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,047.50, 332,610.62 and 133,617.50 is: 184,372.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,047.50 : 332,610.62 = 133,617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,047.50/332,610.62 = 133,617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,047.50x = 332,610.62 × 133,617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,047.50x = 44,442,599,517.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,442,599,517.85/241,047.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,372.79

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