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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,638.97, 333,452.50 and 134,215.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,638.97, 333,452.50 and 134,215.86 is: 185,212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,638.97 : 333,452.50 = 134,215.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,638.97/333,452.50 = 134,215.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,638.97x = 333,452.50 × 134,215.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,638.97x = 44,754,614,056.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,754,614,056.65/241,638.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,212.73

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