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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,674.64, 333,504.12 and 134,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,674.64, 333,504.12 and 134,242 is: 185,250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,674.64 : 333,504.12 = 134,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,674.64/333,504.12 = 134,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,674.64x = 333,504.12 × 134,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,674.64x = 44,770,260,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,770,260,077.04/241,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,250.14

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