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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,337.90, 362,006.85 and 152,302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,337.90, 362,006.85 and 152,302.70 is: 228,454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,337.90 : 362,006.85 = 152,302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,337.90/362,006.85 = 152,302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,337.90x = 362,006.85 × 152,302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,337.90x = 55,134,620,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,134,620,673.50/241,337.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,454.05

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