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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,511.42, 333,269.13 and 134,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,511.42, 333,269.13 and 134,073.12 is: 185,011.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,511.42 : 333,269.13 = 134,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,511.42/333,269.13 = 134,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,511.42x = 333,269.13 × 134,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,511.42x = 44,682,433,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,682,433,811.32/241,511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,011.68

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