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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,498.48, 361,776.46 and 158,139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,498.48, 361,776.46 and 158,139.76 is: 236,901.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,498.48 : 361,776.46 = 158,139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,498.48/361,776.46 = 158,139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,498.48x = 361,776.46 × 158,139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,498.48x = 57,211,242,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,211,242,558.05/241,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,901.05

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