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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,290.36, 332,969.40 and 133,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,290.36, 332,969.40 and 133,858.44 is: 184,718.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,290.36 : 332,969.40 = 133,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,290.36/332,969.40 = 133,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,290.36x = 332,969.40 × 133,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,290.36x = 44,570,764,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,764,451.74/241,290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,718.38

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