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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,638.72, 333,452.16 and 134,215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,638.72, 333,452.16 and 134,215.61 is: 185,212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,638.72 : 333,452.16 = 134,215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,638.72/333,452.16 = 134,215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,638.72x = 333,452.16 × 134,215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,638.72x = 44,754,483,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,754,483,392.96/241,638.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,212.38

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