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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,183.58, 361,658.72 and 141,376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,183.58, 361,658.72 and 141,376.19 is: 211,995.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,183.58 : 361,658.72 = 141,376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,183.58/361,658.72 = 141,376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,183.58x = 361,658.72 × 141,376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,183.58x = 51,129,930,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,129,930,459.02/241,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,995.91

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