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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,987.36, 333,942.96 and 134,556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,987.36, 333,942.96 and 134,556.28 is: 185,687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,987.36 : 333,942.96 = 134,556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,987.36/333,942.96 = 134,556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,987.36x = 333,942.96 × 134,556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,987.36x = 44,934,122,429.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,934,122,429.79/241,987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,687.89

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