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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,617.79, 333,433.33 and 134,187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,617.79, 333,433.33 and 134,187.82 is: 185,179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,617.79 : 333,433.33 = 134,187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,617.79/333,433.33 = 134,187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,617.79x = 333,433.33 × 134,187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,617.79x = 44,742,691,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,742,691,749.36/241,617.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,179.63

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