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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,408.92, 333,420.78 and 158,991.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,408.92, 333,420.78 and 158,991.32 is: 219,590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,408.92 : 333,420.78 = 158,991.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,408.92/333,420.78 = 158,991.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,408.92x = 333,420.78 × 158,991.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,408.92x = 53,011,009,927.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,011,009,927.63/241,408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,590.10

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