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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,986, 333,940.68 and 136,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,986, 333,940.68 and 136,002 is: 187,682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,986 : 333,940.68 = 136,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,986/333,940.68 = 136,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,986x = 333,940.68 × 136,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,986x = 45,416,600,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,416,600,361.36/241,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,682.76

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