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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,954.46, 333,933.48 and 174,195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,954.46, 333,933.48 and 174,195.71 is: 240,416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,954.46 : 333,933.48 = 174,195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,954.46/333,933.48 = 174,195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,954.46x = 333,933.48 × 174,195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,954.46x = 58,169,777,971.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,169,777,971.70/241,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,416.23

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