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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,007.94, 361,041.39 and 114,468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,007.94, 361,041.39 and 114,468.12 is: 171,478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,007.94 : 361,041.39 = 114,468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,007.94/361,041.39 = 114,468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,007.94x = 361,041.39 × 114,468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,007.94x = 41,327,729,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,327,729,155.49/241,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,478.70

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