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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,285.14, 361,992.51 and 106,360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,285.14, 361,992.51 and 106,360.74 is: 159,569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,285.14 : 361,992.51 = 106,360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,285.14/361,992.51 = 106,360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,285.14x = 361,992.51 × 106,360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,285.14x = 38,501,791,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,501,791,238.06/241,285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,569.67

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