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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,409.46, 332,913.63 and 144,597.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,409.46, 332,913.63 and 144,597.86 is: 199,406.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,409.46 : 332,913.63 = 144,597.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,409.46/332,913.63 = 144,597.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,409.46x = 332,913.63 × 144,597.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,409.46x = 48,138,596,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,138,596,075.27/241,409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,406.42

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