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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,870.67, 333,785.52 and 132,979.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,870.67, 333,785.52 and 132,979.61 is: 183,514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,870.67 : 333,785.52 = 132,979.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,870.67/333,785.52 = 132,979.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,870.67x = 333,785.52 × 132,979.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,870.67x = 44,386,668,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,386,668,273.25/241,870.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,514.06

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