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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,687.16, 362,158.14 and 129,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,687.16, 362,158.14 and 129,382.28 is: 193,873.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,687.16 : 362,158.14 = 129,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,687.16/362,158.14 = 129,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,687.16x = 362,158.14 × 129,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,687.16x = 46,856,845,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,856,845,873.76/241,687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,873.96

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