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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,294.56, 332,995.38 and 145,782.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,294.56, 332,995.38 and 145,782.78 is: 201,185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,294.56 : 332,995.38 = 145,782.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,294.56/332,995.38 = 145,782.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,294.56x = 332,995.38 × 145,782.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,294.56x = 48,544,992,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,544,992,223.56/241,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,185.61

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