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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,212.12, 361,829.52 and 199,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,212.12, 361,829.52 and 199,014 is: 298,530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,212.12 : 361,829.52 = 199,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,212.12/361,829.52 = 199,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,212.12x = 361,829.52 × 199,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,212.12x = 72,009,140,093.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,009,140,093.28/241,212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,530.36

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