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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,586.98, 362,482.84 and 129,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,586.98, 362,482.84 and 129,237.76 is: 193,911.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,586.98 : 362,482.84 = 129,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,586.98/362,482.84 = 129,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,586.98x = 362,482.84 × 129,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,586.98x = 46,846,470,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,846,470,280.04/241,586.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,911.40

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