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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,427.64, 333,185.71 and 133,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,427.64, 333,185.71 and 133,997.68 is: 184,925.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,427.64 : 333,185.71 = 133,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,427.64/333,185.71 = 133,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,427.64x = 333,185.71 × 133,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,427.64x = 44,646,112,149.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,646,112,149.15/241,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,925.44

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