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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,057.83, 332,637.44 and 133,618.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,057.83, 332,637.44 and 133,618.73 is: 184,381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,057.83 : 332,637.44 = 133,618.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,057.83/332,637.44 = 133,618.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,057.83x = 332,637.44 × 133,618.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,057.83x = 44,446,589,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,446,589,951.97/241,057.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,381.44

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