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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,427.32, 333,154.12 and 133,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,427.32, 333,154.12 and 133,997.40 is: 184,907.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,427.32 : 333,154.12 = 133,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,427.32/333,154.12 = 133,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,427.32x = 333,154.12 × 133,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,427.32x = 44,641,785,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,641,785,879.29/241,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,907.76

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