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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,238.08, 332,909.40 and 133,818.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,238.08, 332,909.40 and 133,818.04 is: 184,669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,238.08 : 332,909.40 = 133,818.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,238.08/332,909.40 = 133,818.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,238.08x = 332,909.40 × 133,818.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,238.08x = 44,549,283,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,549,283,405.58/241,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,669.37

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