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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,291.75, 332,983.03 and 133,861.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,291.75, 332,983.03 and 133,861.79 is: 184,729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,291.75 : 332,983.03 = 133,861.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,291.75/332,983.03 = 133,861.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,291.75x = 332,983.03 × 133,861.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,291.75x = 44,573,704,435.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,573,704,435.42/241,291.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,729.50

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