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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,185, 332,835.30 and 133,771.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,185, 332,835.30 and 133,771.48 is: 184,604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,185 : 332,835.30 = 133,771.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,185/332,835.30 = 133,771.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,185x = 332,835.30 × 133,771.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,185x = 44,523,870,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,523,870,677.24/241,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,604.64

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