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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,336.40, 362,004.60 and 152,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,336.40, 362,004.60 and 152,981.60 is: 229,472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,336.40 : 362,004.60 = 152,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,336.40/362,004.60 = 152,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,336.40x = 362,004.60 × 152,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,336.40x = 55,380,042,915.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,380,042,915.36/241,336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,472.40

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