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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,477.20, 362,215.80 and 151,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,477.20, 362,215.80 and 151,664.40 is: 227,496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,477.20 : 362,215.80 = 151,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,477.20/362,215.80 = 151,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,477.20x = 362,215.80 × 151,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,477.20x = 54,935,241,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,935,241,977.52/241,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,496.60

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