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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,962, 333,891.75 and 134,528.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,962, 333,891.75 and 134,528.07 is: 185,639.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,962 : 333,891.75 = 134,528.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,962/333,891.75 = 134,528.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,962x = 333,891.75 × 134,528.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,962x = 44,917,812,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,917,812,716.42/241,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,639.95

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