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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,244.51, 332,957.35 and 133,849.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,244.51, 332,957.35 and 133,849.14 is: 184,733.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,244.51 : 332,957.35 = 133,849.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,244.51/332,957.35 = 133,849.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,244.51x = 332,957.35 × 133,849.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,244.51x = 44,566,054,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,566,054,954.18/241,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,733.97

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