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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,284.85, 332,973.48 and 133,854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,284.85, 332,973.48 and 133,854.88 is: 184,719.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,284.85 : 332,973.48 = 133,854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,284.85/332,973.48 = 133,854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,284.85x = 332,973.48 × 133,854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,284.85x = 44,570,125,208.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,125,208.58/241,284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,719.95

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