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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,997.62, 333,942.97 and 134,565.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,997.62, 333,942.97 and 134,565.34 is: 185,692.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,997.62 : 333,942.97 = 134,565.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,997.62/333,942.97 = 134,565.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,997.62x = 333,942.97 × 134,565.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,997.62x = 44,937,149,298.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,937,149,298.66/241,997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,692.53

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