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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,948.17, 333,879.74 and 133,051.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,948.17, 333,879.74 and 133,051.59 is: 183,606.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,948.17 : 333,879.74 = 133,051.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,948.17/333,879.74 = 133,051.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,948.17x = 333,879.74 × 133,051.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,948.17x = 44,423,231,087.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,423,231,087.35/241,948.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,606.39

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