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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,183.74, 332,854.03 and 133,788.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,183.74, 332,854.03 and 133,788.38 is: 184,639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,183.74 : 332,854.03 = 133,788.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,183.74/332,854.03 = 133,788.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,183.74x = 332,854.03 × 133,788.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,183.74x = 44,531,999,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,531,999,200.58/241,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,639.31

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