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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,814.96, 333,698 and 134,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,814.96, 333,698 and 134,382.24 is: 185,443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,814.96 : 333,698 = 134,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,814.96/333,698 = 134,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,814.96x = 333,698 × 134,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,814.96x = 44,843,084,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,843,084,723.52/241,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,443.80

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