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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,481.40, 362,222.10 and 237,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,481.40, 362,222.10 and 237,334.20 is: 356,001.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,481.40 : 362,222.10 = 237,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,481.40/362,222.10 = 237,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,481.40x = 362,222.10 × 237,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,481.40x = 85,967,692,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,967,692,325.82/241,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,001.30

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