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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,317.38, 333,018.02 and 133,887.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,317.38, 333,018.02 and 133,887.15 is: 184,764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,317.38 : 333,018.02 = 133,887.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,317.38/333,018.02 = 133,887.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,317.38x = 333,018.02 × 133,887.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,317.38x = 44,586,834,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,586,834,679.50/241,317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,764.29

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