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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,178.55, 332,827.29 and 133,758.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,178.55, 332,827.29 and 133,758.51 is: 184,587.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,178.55 : 332,827.29 = 133,758.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,178.55/332,827.29 = 133,758.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,178.55x = 332,827.29 × 133,758.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,178.55x = 44,518,482,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,518,482,397.74/241,178.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,587.24

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