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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,281.37, 361,686.66 and 114,887.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,281.37, 361,686.66 and 114,887.67 is: 172,219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,281.37 : 361,686.66 = 114,887.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,281.37/361,686.66 = 114,887.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,281.37x = 361,686.66 × 114,887.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,281.37x = 41,553,337,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,553,337,637.48/241,281.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,219.42

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