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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,219.26, 332,870.85 and 133,779.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,219.26, 332,870.85 and 133,779.78 is: 184,609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,219.26 : 332,870.85 = 133,779.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,219.26/332,870.85 = 133,779.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,219.26x = 332,870.85 × 133,779.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,219.26x = 44,531,389,081.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,531,389,081.41/241,219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,609.59

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