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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,958.50, 333,902.73 and 135,974.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,958.50, 333,902.73 and 135,974.50 is: 187,644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,958.50 : 333,902.73 = 135,974.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,958.50/333,902.73 = 135,974.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,958.50x = 333,902.73 × 135,974.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,958.50x = 45,402,256,760.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,402,256,760.39/241,958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,644.81

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