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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,407.40, 362,111.10 and 185,420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,407.40, 362,111.10 and 185,420.20 is: 278,130.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,407.40 : 362,111.10 = 185,420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,407.40/362,111.10 = 185,420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,407.40x = 362,111.10 × 185,420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,407.40x = 67,142,712,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,142,712,584.22/241,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,130.30

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