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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,048.03, 332,611.32 and 133,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,048.03, 332,611.32 and 133,618 is: 184,373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,048.03 : 332,611.32 = 133,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,048.03/332,611.32 = 133,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,048.03x = 332,611.32 × 133,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,048.03x = 44,442,859,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,442,859,355.76/241,048.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,373.46

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