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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,951.46, 333,929.34 and 174,192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,951.46, 333,929.34 and 174,192.71 is: 240,412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,951.46 : 333,929.34 = 174,192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,951.46/333,929.34 = 174,192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,951.46x = 333,929.34 × 174,192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,951.46x = 58,168,055,013.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168,055,013.46/241,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,412.09

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