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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,275.83, 332,971.52 and 133,845.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,275.83, 332,971.52 and 133,845.93 is: 184,713.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,275.83 : 332,971.52 = 133,845.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,275.83/332,971.52 = 133,845.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,275.83x = 332,971.52 × 133,845.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,275.83x = 44,566,882,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,566,882,088.68/241,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,713.42

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