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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,465.61, 362,050.79 and 115,144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,465.61, 362,050.79 and 115,144.49 is: 172,646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,465.61 : 362,050.79 = 115,144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,465.61/362,050.79 = 115,144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,465.61x = 362,050.79 × 115,144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,465.61x = 41,688,153,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,688,153,568.65/241,465.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,646.34

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