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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,946.96, 333,923.13 and 174,188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,946.96, 333,923.13 and 174,188.21 is: 240,405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,946.96 : 333,923.13 = 174,188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,946.96/333,923.13 = 174,188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,946.96x = 333,923.13 × 174,188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,946.96x = 58,165,470,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,165,470,622.68/241,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,405.88

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