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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,265.44, 332,946 and 133,851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,265.44, 332,946 and 133,851.76 is: 184,715.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,265.44 : 332,946 = 133,851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,265.44/332,946 = 133,851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,265.44x = 332,946 × 133,851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,265.44x = 44,565,408,084.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,565,408,084.96/241,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,715.26

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