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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,497.48, 361,774.96 and 158,138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,497.48, 361,774.96 and 158,138.76 is: 236,899.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,497.48 : 361,774.96 = 158,138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,497.48/361,774.96 = 158,138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,497.48x = 361,774.96 × 158,138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,497.48x = 57,210,643,573.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,210,643,573.45/241,497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,899.55

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