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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,010, 361,641.06 and 174,995.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,010, 361,641.06 and 174,995.42 is: 262,584.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,010 : 361,641.06 = 174,995.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,010/361,641.06 = 174,995.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,010x = 361,641.06 × 174,995.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,010x = 63,285,529,183.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,285,529,183.95/241,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,584.66

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