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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,496.47, 361,773.46 and 158,137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,496.47, 361,773.46 and 158,137.75 is: 236,898.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,496.47 : 361,773.46 = 158,137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,496.47/361,773.46 = 158,137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,496.47x = 361,773.46 × 158,137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,496.47x = 57,210,040,974.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,210,040,974.12/241,496.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,898.04

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