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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,152.98, 361,636.79 and 114,695.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,152.98, 361,636.79 and 114,695.78 is: 171,999.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,152.98 : 361,636.79 = 114,695.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,152.98/361,636.79 = 114,695.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,152.98x = 361,636.79 × 114,695.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,152.98x = 41,478,211,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,478,211,324.08/241,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,999.58

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