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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,281.72, 332,953.80 and 133,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,281.72, 332,953.80 and 133,849.60 is: 184,704.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,281.72 : 332,953.80 = 133,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,281.72/332,953.80 = 133,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,281.72x = 332,953.80 × 133,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,281.72x = 44,565,732,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,565,732,948.48/241,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,704.14

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