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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,127.28, 361,693.62 and 114,779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,127.28, 361,693.62 and 114,779.16 is: 172,170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,127.28 : 361,693.62 = 114,779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,127.28/361,693.62 = 114,779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,127.28x = 361,693.62 × 114,779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,127.28x = 41,514,889,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,514,889,880.96/241,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,170.03

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