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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,949.96, 333,927.27 and 174,191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,949.96, 333,927.27 and 174,191.21 is: 240,410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,949.96 : 333,927.27 = 174,191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,949.96/333,927.27 = 174,191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,949.96x = 333,927.27 × 174,191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,949.96x = 58,167,193,543.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,167,193,543.66/241,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,410.02

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