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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,473.40, 333,217.50 and 134,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,473.40, 333,217.50 and 134,043.40 is: 184,971.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,473.40 : 333,217.50 = 134,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,473.40/333,217.50 = 134,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,473.40x = 333,217.50 × 134,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,473.40x = 44,665,606,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,665,606,639.50/241,473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,971.13

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