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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,886.94, 333,807.96 and 132,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,886.94, 333,807.96 and 132,995.88 is: 183,536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,886.94 : 333,807.96 = 132,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,886.94/333,807.96 = 132,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,886.94x = 333,807.96 × 132,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,886.94x = 44,395,083,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,395,083,391.20/241,886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,536.50

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