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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,211.68, 332,892 and 133,816.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,211.68, 332,892 and 133,816.32 is: 184,677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,211.68 : 332,892 = 133,816.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,211.68/332,892 = 133,816.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,211.68x = 332,892 × 133,816.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,211.68x = 44,546,382,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,546,382,397.44/241,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,677.55

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