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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,385.83, 362,072.62 and 115,115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,385.83, 362,072.62 and 115,115.34 is: 172,670.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,385.83 : 362,072.62 = 115,115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,385.83/362,072.62 = 115,115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,385.83x = 362,072.62 × 115,115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,385.83x = 41,680,112,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,680,112,755.99/241,385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,670.09

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