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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,252.70, 332,968.58 and 133,857.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,252.70, 332,968.58 and 133,857.33 is: 184,745.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,252.70 : 332,968.58 = 133,857.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,252.70/332,968.58 = 133,857.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,252.70x = 332,968.58 × 133,857.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,252.70x = 44,570,283,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,283,300.26/241,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,745.22

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