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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,870.96, 333,767.52 and 134,437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,870.96, 333,767.52 and 134,437.24 is: 185,515.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,870.96 : 333,767.52 = 134,437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,870.96/333,767.52 = 134,437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,870.96x = 333,767.52 × 134,437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,870.96x = 44,870,784,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,870,784,190.44/241,870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,515.38

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