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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,806.88, 333,686.74 and 134,371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,806.88, 333,686.74 and 134,371.72 is: 185,429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,806.88 : 333,686.74 = 134,371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,806.88/333,686.74 = 134,371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,806.88x = 333,686.74 × 134,371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,806.88x = 44,838,061,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,838,061,194.99/241,806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,429.22

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