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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,462.08, 333,126.24 and 177,951.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,462.08, 333,126.24 and 177,951.36 is: 245,505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,462.08 : 333,126.24 = 177,951.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,462.08/333,126.24 = 177,951.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,462.08x = 333,126.24 × 177,951.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,462.08x = 59,280,267,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,280,267,459.69/241,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,505.49

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