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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,042.41, 332,617.64 and 137,676.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,042.41, 332,617.64 and 137,676.09 is: 189,981.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,042.41 : 332,617.64 = 137,676.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,042.41/332,617.64 = 137,676.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,042.41x = 332,617.64 × 137,676.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,042.41x = 45,793,497,005.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,793,497,005.85/241,042.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,981.08

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