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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,261.44, 332,953.92 and 156,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,261.44, 332,953.92 and 156,451.20 is: 215,911.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,261.44 : 332,953.92 = 156,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,261.44/332,953.92 = 156,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,261.44x = 332,953.92 × 156,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,261.44x = 52,091,040,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,091,040,328.70/241,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,911.17

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