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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,262.44, 332,955.30 and 156,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,262.44, 332,955.30 and 156,452.20 is: 215,912.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,262.44 : 332,955.30 = 156,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,262.44/332,955.30 = 156,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,262.44x = 332,955.30 × 156,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,262.44x = 52,091,589,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,091,589,186.66/241,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,912.55

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