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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,312.55, 333,004.97 and 132,416.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,312.55, 333,004.97 and 132,416.55 is: 182,731.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,312.55 : 333,004.97 = 132,416.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,312.55/333,004.97 = 132,416.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,312.55x = 333,004.97 × 132,416.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,312.55x = 44,095,369,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,095,369,260.25/241,312.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,731.36

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