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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,284.13, 332,972.49 and 133,854.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,284.13, 332,972.49 and 133,854.16 is: 184,718.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,284.13 : 332,972.49 = 133,854.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,284.13/332,972.49 = 133,854.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,284.13x = 332,972.49 × 133,854.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,284.13x = 44,569,753,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,569,753,429.46/241,284.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,718.96

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