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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,444.48, 333,625.92 and 187,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,444.48, 333,625.92 and 187,868.80 is: 259,595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,444.48 : 333,625.92 = 187,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,444.48/333,625.92 = 187,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,444.48x = 333,625.92 × 187,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,444.48x = 62,677,901,239.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,677,901,239.30/241,444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,595.50

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