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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,396.92, 333,404.23 and 158,979.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,396.92, 333,404.23 and 158,979.33 is: 219,573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,396.92 : 333,404.23 = 158,979.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,396.92/333,404.23 = 158,979.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,396.92x = 333,404.23 × 158,979.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,396.92x = 53,004,380,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,004,380,309.67/241,396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,573.56

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