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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,589.16, 333,706.77 and 183,877.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,589.16, 333,706.77 and 183,877.88 is: 253,990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,589.16 : 333,706.77 = 183,877.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,589.16/333,706.77 = 183,877.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,589.16x = 333,706.77 × 183,877.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,589.16x = 61,361,291,740.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,361,291,740.71/241,589.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,990.25

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