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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,284.74, 332,973.33 and 133,854.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,284.74, 332,973.33 and 133,854.77 is: 184,719.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,284.74 : 332,973.33 = 133,854.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,284.74/332,973.33 = 133,854.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,284.74x = 332,973.33 × 133,854.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,284.74x = 44,570,069,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,069,335.72/241,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,719.81

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