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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,953.75, 333,896.18 and 135,969.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,953.75, 333,896.18 and 135,969.75 is: 187,638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,953.75 : 333,896.18 = 135,969.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,953.75/333,896.18 = 135,969.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,953.75x = 333,896.18 × 135,969.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,953.75x = 45,399,779,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,399,779,440.71/241,953.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,638.26

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