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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,462.56, 361,922.76 and 113,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,462.56, 361,922.76 and 113,441.52 is: 170,034.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,462.56 : 361,922.76 = 113,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,462.56/361,922.76 = 113,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,462.56x = 361,922.76 × 113,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,462.56x = 41,057,068,017.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,057,068,017.00/241,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,034.92

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