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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,001.56, 361,601.50 and 105,996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,001.56, 361,601.50 and 105,996.16 is: 159,037.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,001.56 : 361,601.50 = 105,996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,001.56/361,601.50 = 105,996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,001.56x = 361,601.50 × 105,996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,001.56x = 38,328,370,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,328,370,450.24/241,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,037.85

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