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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,630.16, 333,453.71 and 132,739.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,630.16, 333,453.71 and 132,739.09 is: 183,182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,630.16 : 333,453.71 = 132,739.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,630.16/333,453.71 = 132,739.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,630.16x = 333,453.71 × 132,739.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,630.16x = 44,262,341,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,262,341,520.74/241,630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,182.19

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