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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,954.50, 333,897.22 and 135,970.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,954.50, 333,897.22 and 135,970.50 is: 187,639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,954.50 : 333,897.22 = 135,970.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,954.50/333,897.22 = 135,970.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,954.50x = 333,897.22 × 135,970.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,954.50x = 45,400,171,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,400,171,952.01/241,954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,639.30

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