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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,229.38, 332,916.96 and 133,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,229.38, 332,916.96 and 133,834 is: 184,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,229.38 : 332,916.96 = 133,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,229.38/332,916.96 = 133,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,229.38x = 332,916.96 × 133,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,229.38x = 44,555,608,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,555,608,424.64/241,229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,702.25

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