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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,651.32, 333,489.92 and 134,221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,651.32, 333,489.92 and 134,221.72 is: 185,232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,651.32 : 333,489.92 = 134,221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,651.32/333,489.92 = 134,221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,651.32x = 333,489.92 × 134,221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,651.32x = 44,761,590,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,761,590,665.06/241,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,232.14

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