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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,803.23, 333,688.82 and 134,370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,803.23, 333,688.82 and 134,370.50 is: 185,431.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,803.23 : 333,688.82 = 134,370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,803.23/333,688.82 = 134,370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,803.23x = 333,688.82 × 134,370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,803.23x = 44,837,931,247.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,837,931,247.51/241,803.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,431.49

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