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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,235.43, 332,888.58 and 133,801.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,235.43, 332,888.58 and 133,801.35 is: 184,636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,235.43 : 332,888.58 = 133,801.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,235.43/332,888.58 = 133,801.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,235.43x = 332,888.58 × 133,801.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,235.43x = 44,540,941,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,540,941,403.58/241,235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,636.81

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