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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,228.38, 332,915.58 and 133,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,228.38, 332,915.58 and 133,833 is: 184,700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,228.38 : 332,915.58 = 133,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,228.38/332,915.58 = 133,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,228.38x = 332,915.58 × 133,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,228.38x = 44,555,090,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,555,090,818.14/241,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,700.87

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