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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,261.31, 332,980.46 and 133,865.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,261.31, 332,980.46 and 133,865.93 is: 184,757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,261.31 : 332,980.46 = 133,865.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,261.31/332,980.46 = 133,865.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,261.31x = 332,980.46 × 133,865.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,261.31x = 44,574,738,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,574,738,949.73/241,261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,757.10

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