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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,498.14, 333,333.27 and 156,610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,498.14, 333,333.27 and 156,610.14 is: 216,164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,498.14 : 333,333.27 = 156,610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,498.14/333,333.27 = 156,610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,498.14x = 333,333.27 × 156,610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,498.14x = 52,203,370,081.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203,370,081.36/241,498.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,164.69

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