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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,885.92, 333,806.59 and 132,994.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,885.92, 333,806.59 and 132,994.86 is: 183,535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,885.92 : 333,806.59 = 132,994.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,885.92/333,806.59 = 132,994.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,885.92x = 333,806.59 × 132,994.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,885.92x = 44,394,560,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,394,560,704.13/241,885.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,535.12

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