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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,315.42, 360,013.72 and 228,251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,315.42, 360,013.72 and 228,251.74 is: 340,524.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,315.42 : 360,013.72 = 228,251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,315.42/360,013.72 = 228,251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,315.42x = 360,013.72 × 228,251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,315.42x = 82,173,758,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,173,758,013.87/241,315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,524.27

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