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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,585.98, 362,481.34 and 129,236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,585.98, 362,481.34 and 129,236.76 is: 193,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,585.98 : 362,481.34 = 129,236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,585.98/362,481.34 = 129,236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,585.98x = 362,481.34 × 129,236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,585.98x = 46,845,913,942.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,845,913,942.06/241,585.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,909.90

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