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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,287.15, 332,976.65 and 133,857.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,287.15, 332,976.65 and 133,857.18 is: 184,723.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,287.15 : 332,976.65 = 133,857.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,287.15/332,976.65 = 133,857.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,287.15x = 332,976.65 × 133,857.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,287.15x = 44,571,315,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571,315,374.85/241,287.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,723.12

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