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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,253.70, 332,969.96 and 133,858.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,253.70, 332,969.96 and 133,858.33 is: 184,746.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,253.70 : 332,969.96 = 133,858.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,253.70/332,969.96 = 133,858.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,253.70x = 332,969.96 × 133,858.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,253.70x = 44,570,802,785.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,802,785.77/241,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,746.61

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