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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,284.78, 332,973.39 and 133,854.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,284.78, 332,973.39 and 133,854.82 is: 184,719.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,284.78 : 332,973.39 = 133,854.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,284.78/332,973.39 = 133,854.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,284.78x = 332,973.39 × 133,854.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,284.78x = 44,570,092,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,092,852.76/241,284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,719.87

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