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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,321.59, 333,017.46 and 132,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,321.59, 333,017.46 and 132,425.60 is: 182,743.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,321.59 : 333,017.46 = 132,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,321.59/333,017.46 = 132,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,321.59x = 333,017.46 × 132,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,321.59x = 44,100,035,285.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,100,035,285.89/241,321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,743.85

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