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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,497.22, 361,774.58 and 158,138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,497.22, 361,774.58 and 158,138.50 is: 236,899.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,497.22 : 361,774.58 = 158,138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,497.22/361,774.58 = 158,138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,497.22x = 361,774.58 × 158,138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,497.22x = 57,210,489,419.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,210,489,419.33/241,497.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,899.16

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