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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,288.65, 332,978.72 and 133,858.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,288.65, 332,978.72 and 133,858.68 is: 184,725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,288.65 : 332,978.72 = 133,858.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,288.65/332,978.72 = 133,858.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,288.65x = 332,978.72 × 133,858.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,288.65x = 44,572,091,927.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,572,091,927.29/241,288.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,725.19

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