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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,145.17, 332,778.99 and 133,731.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,145.17, 332,778.99 and 133,731.07 is: 184,548.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,145.17 : 332,778.99 = 133,731.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,145.17/332,778.99 = 133,731.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,145.17x = 332,778.99 × 133,731.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,145.17x = 44,502,890,406.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,502,890,406.22/241,145.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,548.13

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