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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,481.70, 362,222.55 and 152,252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,481.70, 362,222.55 and 152,252.10 is: 228,378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,481.70 : 362,222.55 = 152,252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,481.70/362,222.55 = 152,252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,481.70x = 362,222.55 × 152,252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,481.70x = 55,149,143,904.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,149,143,904.86/241,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,378.15

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