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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,651.55, 333,469.91 and 134,228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,651.55, 333,469.91 and 134,228.54 is: 185,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,651.55 : 333,469.91 = 134,228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,651.55/333,469.91 = 134,228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,651.55x = 333,469.91 × 134,228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,651.55x = 44,761,180,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,761,180,322.48/241,651.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,230.26

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