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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,312.74, 333,005.24 and 132,416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,312.74, 333,005.24 and 132,416.75 is: 182,731.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,312.74 : 333,005.24 = 132,416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,312.74/333,005.24 = 132,416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,312.74x = 333,005.24 × 132,416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,312.74x = 44,095,469,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,095,469,286.66/241,312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,731.63

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