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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,811.56, 333,708 and 134,386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,811.56, 333,708 and 134,386.12 is: 185,457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,811.56 : 333,708 = 134,386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,811.56/333,708 = 134,386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,811.56x = 333,708 × 134,386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,811.56x = 44,845,723,332.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,845,723,332.96/241,811.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,457.32

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