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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,205.49, 332,861.76 and 132,312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,205.49, 332,861.76 and 132,312.33 is: 182,590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,205.49 : 332,861.76 = 132,312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,205.49/332,861.76 = 132,312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,205.49x = 332,861.76 × 132,312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,205.49x = 44,041,715,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,041,715,033.50/241,205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,590.02

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