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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,920.72, 333,859.16 and 133,033.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,920.72, 333,859.16 and 133,033.31 is: 183,590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,920.72 : 333,859.16 = 133,033.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,920.72/333,859.16 = 133,033.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,920.72x = 333,859.16 × 133,033.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,920.72x = 44,414,389,128.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,414,389,128.62/241,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,590.68

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