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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,960.87, 333,914.57 and 133,073.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,960.87, 333,914.57 and 133,073.63 is: 183,646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,960.87 : 333,914.57 = 133,073.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,960.87/333,914.57 = 133,073.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,960.87x = 333,914.57 × 133,073.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,960.87x = 44,435,222,602.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,435,222,602.90/241,960.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,646.32

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