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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,947.16, 333,879.78 and 134,519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,947.16, 333,879.78 and 134,519.56 is: 185,632.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,947.16 : 333,879.78 = 134,519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,947.16/333,879.78 = 134,519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,947.16x = 333,879.78 × 134,519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,947.16x = 44,913,361,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,913,361,098.50/241,947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,632.93

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