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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,312.71, 333,005.19 and 132,416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,312.71, 333,005.19 and 132,416.71 is: 182,731.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,312.71 : 333,005.19 = 132,416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,312.71/333,005.19 = 132,416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,312.71x = 333,005.19 × 132,416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,312.71x = 44,095,451,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,095,451,672.72/241,312.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,731.58

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