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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,759.78, 333,608.41 and 132,858.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,759.78, 333,608.41 and 132,858.38 is: 183,333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,759.78 : 333,608.41 = 132,858.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,759.78/333,608.41 = 132,858.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,759.78x = 333,608.41 × 132,858.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,759.78x = 44,322,672,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,322,672,906.98/241,759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,333.53

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