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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,421.74, 333,155.50 and 132,526.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,421.74, 333,155.50 and 132,526.15 is: 182,882.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,421.74 : 333,155.50 = 132,526.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,421.74/333,155.50 = 132,526.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,421.74x = 333,155.50 × 132,526.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,421.74x = 44,151,814,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,151,814,602.12/241,421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,882.52

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