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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,265.16, 361,913.40 and 83,472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,265.16, 361,913.40 and 83,472.84 is: 125,214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,265.16 : 361,913.40 = 83,472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,265.16/361,913.40 = 83,472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,265.16x = 361,913.40 × 83,472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,265.16x = 30,209,939,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,209,939,332.06/241,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,214.68

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