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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,385.57, 333,078.08 and 144,566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,385.57, 333,078.08 and 144,566.74 is: 199,481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,385.57 : 333,078.08 = 144,566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,385.57/333,078.08 = 144,566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,385.57x = 333,078.08 × 144,566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,385.57x = 48,152,011,719.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,152,011,719.78/241,385.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,481.73

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