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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,638.37, 333,451.73 and 134,215.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,638.37, 333,451.73 and 134,215.29 is: 185,211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,638.37 : 333,451.73 = 134,215.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,638.37/333,451.73 = 134,215.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,638.37x = 333,451.73 × 134,215.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,638.37x = 44,754,321,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,754,321,141.04/241,638.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,211.98

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