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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,209.72, 332,889.80 and 133,814.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,209.72, 332,889.80 and 133,814.32 is: 184,675.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,209.72 : 332,889.80 = 133,814.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,209.72/332,889.80 = 133,814.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,209.72x = 332,889.80 × 133,814.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,209.72x = 44,545,422,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,545,422,221.94/241,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,675.07

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