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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,231.74, 332,901.81 and 133,808.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,231.74, 332,901.81 and 133,808.73 is: 184,657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,231.74 : 332,901.81 = 133,808.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,231.74/332,901.81 = 133,808.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,231.74x = 332,901.81 × 133,808.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,231.74x = 44,545,168,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,545,168,410.80/241,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,657.16

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