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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,651.41, 333,478.99 and 134,231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,651.41, 333,478.99 and 134,231.43 is: 185,239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,651.41 : 333,478.99 = 134,231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,651.41/333,478.99 = 134,231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,651.41x = 333,478.99 × 134,231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,651.41x = 44,763,361,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,763,361,702.66/241,651.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,239.40

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