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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,601.94, 333,421.83 and 134,172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,601.94, 333,421.83 and 134,172.45 is: 185,164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,601.94 : 333,421.83 = 134,172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,601.94/333,421.83 = 134,172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,601.94x = 333,421.83 × 134,172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,601.94x = 44,736,023,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,736,023,814.58/241,601.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,164.17

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