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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,161.08, 332,819.34 and 133,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,161.08, 332,819.34 and 133,741.40 is: 184,572.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,161.08 : 332,819.34 = 133,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,161.08/332,819.34 = 133,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,161.08x = 332,819.34 × 133,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,161.08x = 44,511,724,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,511,724,478.68/241,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,572.59

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