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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,605.92, 333,407.03 and 134,182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,605.92, 333,407.03 and 134,182.87 is: 185,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,605.92 : 333,407.03 = 134,182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,605.92/333,407.03 = 134,182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,605.92x = 333,407.03 × 134,182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,605.92x = 44,737,510,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,737,510,659.14/241,605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,167.28

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