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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,912.25, 333,346.57 and 187,131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,912.25, 333,346.57 and 187,131.61 is: 257,860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,912.25 : 333,346.57 = 187,131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,912.25/333,346.57 = 187,131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,912.25x = 333,346.57 × 187,131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,912.25x = 62,379,680,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,379,680,332.08/241,912.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,860.78

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