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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,048.42, 332,611.86 and 133,618.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,048.42, 332,611.86 and 133,618.42 is: 184,374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,048.42 : 332,611.86 = 133,618.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,048.42/332,611.86 = 133,618.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,048.42x = 332,611.86 × 133,618.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,048.42x = 44,443,071,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,443,071,206.46/241,048.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,374.04

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