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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,920, 363,035.52 and 94,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,920, 363,035.52 and 94,176 is: 141,324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,920 : 363,035.52 = 94,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,920/363,035.52 = 94,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,920x = 363,035.52 × 94,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,920x = 34,189,233,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,189,233,131.52/241,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,324.54

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