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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,207.08, 361,534.80 and 114,667.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,207.08, 361,534.80 and 114,667.80 is: 171,870.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,207.08 : 361,534.80 = 114,667.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,207.08/361,534.80 = 114,667.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,207.08x = 361,534.80 × 114,667.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,207.08x = 41,456,400,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,456,400,139.44/241,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,870.58

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