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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,205.36, 332,864.16 and 133,785.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,205.36, 332,864.16 and 133,785.36 is: 184,624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,205.36 : 332,864.16 = 133,785.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,205.36/332,864.16 = 133,785.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,205.36x = 332,864.16 × 133,785.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,205.36x = 44,532,351,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,532,351,476.70/241,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,624.22

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