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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,287.38, 332,976.98 and 133,857.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,287.38, 332,976.98 and 133,857.42 is: 184,723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,287.38 : 332,976.98 = 133,857.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,287.38/332,976.98 = 133,857.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,287.38x = 332,976.98 × 133,857.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,287.38x = 44,571,437,128.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571,437,128.02/241,287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,723.45

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