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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,997.76, 333,964.62 and 134,572.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,997.76, 333,964.62 and 134,572.32 is: 185,714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,997.76 : 333,964.62 = 134,572.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,997.76/333,964.62 = 134,572.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,997.76x = 333,964.62 × 134,572.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,997.76x = 44,942,393,711.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,942,393,711.32/241,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,714.09

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