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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,935.58, 333,834.49 and 138,553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,935.58, 333,834.49 and 138,553.71 is: 191,183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,935.58 : 333,834.49 = 138,553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,935.58/333,834.49 = 138,553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,935.58x = 333,834.49 × 138,553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,935.58x = 46,254,008,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,254,008,463.82/241,935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,183.16

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