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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,287.65, 332,977.34 and 133,857.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,287.65, 332,977.34 and 133,857.68 is: 184,723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,287.65 : 332,977.34 = 133,857.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,287.65/332,977.34 = 133,857.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,287.65x = 332,977.34 × 133,857.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,287.65x = 44,571,574,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571,574,224.97/241,287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,723.81

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