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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,492.72, 361,767.84 and 158,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,492.72, 361,767.84 and 158,134 is: 236,892.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,492.72 : 361,767.84 = 158,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,492.72/361,767.84 = 158,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,492.72x = 361,767.84 × 158,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,492.72x = 57,207,795,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,207,795,610.56/241,492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,892.42

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