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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,466.74, 333,217.96 and 132,570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,466.74, 333,217.96 and 132,570.54 is: 182,943.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,466.74 : 333,217.96 = 132,570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,466.74/333,217.96 = 132,570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,466.74x = 333,217.96 × 132,570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,466.74x = 44,174,884,894.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,174,884,894.90/241,466.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,943.97

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