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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,952.97, 333,931.41 and 174,194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,952.97, 333,931.41 and 174,194.22 is: 240,414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,952.97 : 333,931.41 = 174,194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,952.97/333,931.41 = 174,194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,952.97x = 333,931.41 × 174,194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,952.97x = 58,168,921,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168,921,498.45/241,952.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,414.17

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