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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,948.50, 333,888.93 and 135,964.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,948.50, 333,888.93 and 135,964.50 is: 187,631.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,948.50 : 333,888.93 = 135,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,948.50/333,888.93 = 135,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,948.50x = 333,888.93 × 135,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,948.50x = 45,397,041,422.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397,041,422.99/241,948.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,631.01

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