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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,405.76, 333,139.50 and 133,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,405.76, 333,139.50 and 133,977.08 is: 184,888.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,405.76 : 333,139.50 = 133,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,405.76/333,139.50 = 133,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,405.76x = 333,139.50 × 133,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,405.76x = 44,633,057,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,633,057,442.66/241,405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,888.12

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