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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,205.40, 332,883.84 and 133,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,205.40, 332,883.84 and 133,810 is: 184,669.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,205.40 : 332,883.84 = 133,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,205.40/332,883.84 = 133,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,205.40x = 332,883.84 × 133,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,205.40x = 44,543,186,630.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,543,186,630.40/241,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,669.11

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