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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,952.96, 333,931.41 and 174,194.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,952.96, 333,931.41 and 174,194.21 is: 240,414.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,952.96 : 333,931.41 = 174,194.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,952.96/333,931.41 = 174,194.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,952.96x = 333,931.41 × 174,194.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,952.96x = 58,168,916,489.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168,916,489.48/241,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,414.16

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