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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,222.38, 332,907.30 and 133,827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,222.38, 332,907.30 and 133,827 is: 184,692.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,222.38 : 332,907.30 = 133,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,222.38/332,907.30 = 133,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,222.38x = 332,907.30 × 133,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,222.38x = 44,551,985,237.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,551,985,237.10/241,222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,692.59

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