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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,285.92, 332,958.90 and 133,855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,285.92, 332,958.90 and 133,855.68 is: 184,712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,285.92 : 332,958.90 = 133,855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,285.92/332,958.90 = 133,855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,285.92x = 332,958.90 × 133,855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,285.92x = 44,568,439,971.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,568,439,971.55/241,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,712.15

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