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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,285.15, 332,973.89 and 133,855.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,285.15, 332,973.89 and 133,855.18 is: 184,720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,285.15 : 332,973.89 = 133,855.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,285.15/332,973.89 = 133,855.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,285.15x = 332,973.89 × 133,855.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,285.15x = 44,570,278,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,278,316.38/241,285.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,720.36

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