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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,499.97, 361,778.72 and 158,141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,499.97, 361,778.72 and 158,141.25 is: 236,903.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,499.97 : 361,778.72 = 158,141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,499.97/361,778.72 = 158,141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,499.97x = 361,778.72 × 158,141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,499.97x = 57,212,138,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,212,138,213.49/241,499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,903.29

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