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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,433.28, 333,161.10 and 132,520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,433.28, 333,161.10 and 132,520.68 is: 182,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,433.28 : 333,161.10 = 132,520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,433.28/333,161.10 = 132,520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,433.28x = 333,161.10 × 132,520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,433.28x = 44,150,735,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,150,735,521.55/241,433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,869.30

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