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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,949.76, 333,898.38 and 134,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,949.76, 333,898.38 and 134,524.32 is: 185,647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,949.76 : 333,898.38 = 134,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,949.76/333,898.38 = 134,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,949.76x = 333,898.38 × 134,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,949.76x = 44,917,452,518.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,917,452,518.60/241,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,647.85

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