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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,569, 362,455.83 and 129,219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,569, 362,455.83 and 129,219.75 is: 193,884.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,569 : 362,455.83 = 129,219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,569/362,455.83 = 129,219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,569x = 362,455.83 × 129,219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,569x = 46,836,451,738.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,836,451,738.64/241,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,884.36

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