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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,172.04, 361,705.86 and 152,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,172.04, 361,705.86 and 152,306.76 is: 228,427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,172.04 : 361,705.86 = 152,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,172.04/361,705.86 = 152,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,172.04x = 361,705.86 × 152,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,172.04x = 55,090,247,609.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,090,247,609.61/241,172.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,427.17

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