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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,922, 333,852.36 and 135,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,922, 333,852.36 and 135,938 is: 187,594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,922 : 333,852.36 = 135,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,922/333,852.36 = 135,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,922x = 333,852.36 × 135,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,922x = 45,383,222,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,383,222,113.68/241,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,594.44

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