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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,953.50, 333,895.84 and 135,969.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,953.50, 333,895.84 and 135,969.50 is: 187,637.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,953.50 : 333,895.84 = 135,969.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,953.50/333,895.84 = 135,969.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,953.50x = 333,895.84 × 135,969.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,953.50x = 45,399,650,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,399,650,416.88/241,953.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,637.92

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