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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,298.72, 361,758.81 and 152,365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,298.72, 361,758.81 and 152,365.38 is: 228,428.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,298.72 : 361,758.81 = 152,365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,298.72/361,758.81 = 152,365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,298.72x = 361,758.81 × 152,365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,298.72x = 55,119,518,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,119,518,554.00/241,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,428.56

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