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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,556.54, 333,661.75 and 183,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,556.54, 333,661.75 and 183,845.25 is: 253,945.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,556.54 : 333,661.75 = 183,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,556.54/333,661.75 = 183,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,556.54x = 333,661.75 × 183,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,556.54x = 61,342,127,384.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,342,127,384.57/241,556.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,945.22

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