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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,637.97, 333,451.13 and 134,214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,637.97, 333,451.13 and 134,214.86 is: 185,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,637.97 : 333,451.13 = 134,214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,637.97/333,451.13 = 134,214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,637.97x = 333,451.13 × 134,214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,637.97x = 44,754,094,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,754,094,391.46/241,637.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,211.35

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