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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,285.65, 332,974.58 and 133,855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,285.65, 332,974.58 and 133,855.68 is: 184,721.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,285.65 : 332,974.58 = 133,855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,285.65/332,974.58 = 133,855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,285.65x = 332,974.58 × 133,855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,285.65x = 44,570,538,828.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,538,828.61/241,285.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,721.05

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