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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,226, 332,889.64 and 133,796.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,226, 332,889.64 and 133,796.24 is: 184,637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,226 : 332,889.64 = 133,796.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,226/332,889.64 = 133,796.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,226x = 332,889.64 × 133,796.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,226x = 44,539,382,166.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,539,382,166.95/241,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,637.57

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