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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,886.23, 333,806.97 and 132,995.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,886.23, 333,806.97 and 132,995.14 is: 183,535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,886.23 : 333,806.97 = 132,995.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,886.23/333,806.97 = 132,995.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,886.23x = 333,806.97 × 132,995.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,886.23x = 44,394,704,708.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,394,704,708.13/241,886.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,535.48

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