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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,541.87, 333,329.18 and 132,650.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,541.87, 333,329.18 and 132,650.87 is: 183,058.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,541.87 : 333,329.18 = 132,650.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,541.87/333,329.18 = 132,650.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,541.87x = 333,329.18 × 132,650.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,541.87x = 44,216,403,393.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,216,403,393.49/241,541.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,058.96

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