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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,312.42, 361,968.72 and 83,454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,312.42, 361,968.72 and 83,454.76 is: 125,182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,312.42 : 361,968.72 = 83,454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,312.42/361,968.72 = 83,454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,312.42x = 361,968.72 × 83,454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,312.42x = 30,208,012,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,208,012,655.11/241,312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,182.17

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