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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,197.48, 361,796.76 and 116,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,197.48, 361,796.76 and 116,451 is: 174,676.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,197.48 : 361,796.76 = 116,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,197.48/361,796.76 = 116,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,197.48x = 361,796.76 × 116,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,197.48x = 42,131,594,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,131,594,498.76/241,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,676.76

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