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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,935.52, 333,872.33 and 133,046.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,935.52, 333,872.33 and 133,046.88 is: 183,605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,935.52 : 333,872.33 = 133,046.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,935.52/333,872.33 = 133,046.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,935.52x = 333,872.33 × 133,046.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,935.52x = 44,420,671,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,420,671,824.83/241,935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,605.42

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