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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,998.76, 333,966 and 134,573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,998.76, 333,966 and 134,573.32 is: 185,715.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,998.76 : 333,966 = 134,573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,998.76/333,966 = 134,573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,998.76x = 333,966 × 134,573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,998.76x = 44,942,913,387.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,942,913,387.12/241,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,715.47

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