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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,207.38, 332,886.60 and 133,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,207.38, 332,886.60 and 133,812 is: 184,671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,207.38 : 332,886.60 = 133,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,207.38/332,886.60 = 133,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,207.38x = 332,886.60 × 133,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,207.38x = 44,544,221,719.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,544,221,719.20/241,207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,671.89

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