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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,145.67, 332,779.68 and 133,731.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,145.67, 332,779.68 and 133,731.57 is: 184,548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,145.67 : 332,779.68 = 133,731.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,145.67/332,779.68 = 133,731.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,145.67x = 332,779.68 × 133,731.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,145.67x = 44,503,149,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,503,149,070.50/241,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,548.82

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