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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,493.22, 361,768.59 and 158,134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,493.22, 361,768.59 and 158,134.50 is: 236,893.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,493.22 : 361,768.59 = 158,134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,493.22/361,768.59 = 158,134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,493.22x = 361,768.59 × 158,134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,493.22x = 57,208,095,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,208,095,095.36/241,493.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,893.17

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