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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,591.59, 333,411.82 and 134,161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,591.59, 333,411.82 and 134,161.61 is: 185,151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,591.59 : 333,411.82 = 134,161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,591.59/333,411.82 = 134,161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,591.59x = 333,411.82 × 134,161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,591.59x = 44,731,064,561.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,731,064,561.77/241,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,151.58

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