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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,287.36, 361,961.64 and 91,579.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,287.36, 361,961.64 and 91,579.92 is: 137,381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,287.36 : 361,961.64 = 91,579.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,287.36/361,961.64 = 91,579.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,287.36x = 361,961.64 × 91,579.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,287.36x = 33,148,418,034.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,148,418,034.27/241,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,381.49

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