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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,912.50, 333,346.91 and 187,131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,912.50, 333,346.91 and 187,131.86 is: 257,861.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,912.50 : 333,346.91 = 187,131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,912.50/333,346.91 = 187,131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,912.50x = 333,346.91 × 187,131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,912.50x = 62,379,827,293.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,379,827,293.55/241,912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,861.12

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