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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,271.44, 332,954.28 and 133,857.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,271.44, 332,954.28 and 133,857.76 is: 184,723.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,271.44 : 332,954.28 = 133,857.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,271.44/332,954.28 = 133,857.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,271.44x = 332,954.28 × 133,857.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,271.44x = 44,568,514,103.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,568,514,103.21/241,271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,723.54

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