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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,954.48, 333,896.88 and 134,521.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,954.48, 333,896.88 and 134,521.12 is: 185,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,954.48 : 333,896.88 = 134,521.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,954.48/333,896.88 = 134,521.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,954.48x = 333,896.88 × 134,521.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,954.48x = 44,916,182,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,916,182,262.11/241,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,638.98

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