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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,423.74, 333,158.26 and 132,528.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,423.74, 333,158.26 and 132,528.15 is: 182,885.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,423.74 : 333,158.26 = 132,528.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,423.74/333,158.26 = 132,528.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,423.74x = 333,158.26 × 132,528.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,423.74x = 44,152,847,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,152,847,855.02/241,423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,885.28

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