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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,206.72, 332,825.40 and 133,759.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,206.72, 332,825.40 and 133,759.68 is: 184,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,206.72 : 332,825.40 = 133,759.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,206.72/332,825.40 = 133,759.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,206.72x = 332,825.40 × 133,759.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,206.72x = 44,518,618,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,518,618,999.87/241,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,566.25

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