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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,316.06, 333,009.81 and 132,420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,316.06, 333,009.81 and 132,420.06 is: 182,736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,316.06 : 333,009.81 = 132,420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,316.06/333,009.81 = 132,420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,316.06x = 333,009.81 × 132,420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,316.06x = 44,097,179,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,097,179,020.79/241,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,736.20

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