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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,776.78, 333,659.47 and 132,879.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,776.78, 333,659.47 and 132,879.14 is: 183,377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,776.78 : 333,659.47 = 132,879.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,776.78/333,659.47 = 132,879.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,776.78x = 333,659.47 × 132,879.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,776.78x = 44,336,383,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,336,383,426.46/241,776.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,377.34

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