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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,303.68, 332,994.80 and 133,871.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,303.68, 332,994.80 and 133,871.87 is: 184,740.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,303.68 : 332,994.80 = 133,871.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,303.68/332,994.80 = 133,871.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,303.68x = 332,994.80 × 133,871.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,303.68x = 44,578,637,743.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,578,637,743.44/241,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,740.81

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