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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,805.22, 333,691.58 and 134,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,805.22, 333,691.58 and 134,372.50 is: 185,434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,805.22 : 333,691.58 = 134,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,805.22/333,691.58 = 134,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,805.22x = 333,691.58 × 134,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,805.22x = 44,838,971,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,838,971,833.55/241,805.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,434.26

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