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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,178.67, 332,827.34 and 133,758.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,178.67, 332,827.34 and 133,758.63 is: 184,587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,178.67 : 332,827.34 = 133,758.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,178.67/332,827.34 = 133,758.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,178.67x = 332,827.34 × 133,758.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,178.67x = 44,518,529,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,518,529,024.94/241,178.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,587.34

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