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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,228.63, 332,895.69 and 133,799.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,228.63, 332,895.69 and 133,799.43 is: 184,643.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,228.63 : 332,895.69 = 133,799.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,228.63/332,895.69 = 133,799.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,228.63x = 332,895.69 × 133,799.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,228.63x = 44,541,252,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541,252,570.97/241,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,643.31

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