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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,421.30, 362,131.95 and 179,213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,421.30, 362,131.95 and 179,213.30 is: 268,819.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,421.30 : 362,131.95 = 179,213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,421.30/362,131.95 = 179,213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,421.30x = 362,131.95 × 179,213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,421.30x = 64,898,861,794.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,898,861,794.94/241,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,819.95

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