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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,158.74, 332,798.42 and 133,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,158.74, 332,798.42 and 133,726 is: 184,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,158.74 : 332,798.42 = 133,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,158.74/332,798.42 = 133,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,158.74x = 332,798.42 × 133,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,158.74x = 44,503,801,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,503,801,512.92/241,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,541.52

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