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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,067.10, 332,709.42 and 153,889.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,067.10, 332,709.42 and 153,889.86 is: 212,391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,067.10 : 332,709.42 = 153,889.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,067.10/332,709.42 = 153,889.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,067.10x = 332,709.42 × 153,889.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,067.10x = 51,200,606,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,200,606,064.48/241,067.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,391.51

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