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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,259.68, 332,978.28 and 133,864.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,259.68, 332,978.28 and 133,864.31 is: 184,754.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,259.68 : 332,978.28 = 133,864.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,259.68/332,978.28 = 133,864.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,259.68x = 332,978.28 × 133,864.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,259.68x = 44,573,905,362.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,573,905,362.97/241,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,754.89

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