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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,229.65, 332,936.78 and 133,834.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,229.65, 332,936.78 and 133,834.28 is: 184,713.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,229.65 : 332,936.78 = 133,834.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,229.65/332,936.78 = 133,834.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,229.65x = 332,936.78 × 133,834.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,229.65x = 44,558,354,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,558,354,236.82/241,229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,713.42

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