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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,217, 332,661.63 and 150,581.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,217, 332,661.63 and 150,581.35 is: 207,666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,217 : 332,661.63 = 150,581.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,217/332,661.63 = 150,581.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,217x = 332,661.63 × 150,581.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,217x = 50,092,637,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,092,637,338.60/241,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,666.28

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