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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,257.17, 332,974.83 and 133,861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,257.17, 332,974.83 and 133,861.80 is: 184,751.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,257.17 : 332,974.83 = 133,861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,257.17/332,974.83 = 133,861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,257.17x = 332,974.83 × 133,861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,257.17x = 44,572,611,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,572,611,849.13/241,257.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,751.45

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