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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,961.50, 333,906.90 and 135,977.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,961.50, 333,906.90 and 135,977.50 is: 187,648.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,961.50 : 333,906.90 = 135,977.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,961.50/333,906.90 = 135,977.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,961.50x = 333,906.90 × 135,977.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,961.50x = 45,403,825,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,403,825,494.75/241,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,648.97

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