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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,023.54, 361,296.03 and 114,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,023.54, 361,296.03 and 114,441.30 is: 171,548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,023.54 : 361,296.03 = 114,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,023.54/361,296.03 = 114,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,023.54x = 361,296.03 × 114,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,023.54x = 41,347,187,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,347,187,358.04/241,023.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,548.34

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