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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,569.50, 333,679.64 and 183,858.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,569.50, 333,679.64 and 183,858.21 is: 253,963.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,569.50 : 333,679.64 = 183,858.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,569.50/333,679.64 = 183,858.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,569.50x = 333,679.64 × 183,858.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,569.50x = 61,349,740,404.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,349,740,404.55/241,569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,963.11

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