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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,729.83, 333,596.44 and 132,838.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,729.83, 333,596.44 and 132,838.76 is: 183,322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,729.83 : 333,596.44 = 132,838.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,729.83/333,596.44 = 132,838.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,729.83x = 333,596.44 × 132,838.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,729.83x = 44,314,535,762.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,314,535,762.03/241,729.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,322.58

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