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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,997.52, 333,977.25 and 134,588.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,997.52, 333,977.25 and 134,588.49 is: 185,743.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,997.52 : 333,977.25 = 134,588.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,997.52/333,977.25 = 134,588.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,997.52x = 333,977.25 × 134,588.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,997.52x = 44,949,492,645.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,949,492,645.61/241,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,743.61

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