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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,996.73, 333,941.78 and 134,564.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,996.73, 333,941.78 and 134,564.46 is: 185,691.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,996.73 : 333,941.78 = 134,564.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,996.73/333,941.78 = 134,564.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,996.73x = 333,941.78 × 134,564.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,996.73x = 44,936,695,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,936,695,297.14/241,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,691.33

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