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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,295.60, 332,985 and 133,862.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,295.60, 332,985 and 133,862.96 is: 184,729.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,295.60 : 332,985 = 133,862.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,295.60/332,985 = 133,862.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,295.60x = 332,985 × 133,862.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,295.60x = 44,574,357,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,574,357,735.60/241,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,729.26

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