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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,406.60, 362,109.90 and 157,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,406.60, 362,109.90 and 157,848.20 is: 236,772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,406.60 : 362,109.90 = 157,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,406.60/362,109.90 = 157,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,406.60x = 362,109.90 × 157,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,406.60x = 57,158,395,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,158,395,917.18/241,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,772.30

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