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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,465.49, 333,216.24 and 132,569.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,465.49, 333,216.24 and 132,569.29 is: 182,942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,465.49 : 333,216.24 = 132,569.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,465.49/333,216.24 = 132,569.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,465.49x = 333,216.24 × 132,569.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,465.49x = 44,174,238,687.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,174,238,687.19/241,465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,942.24

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