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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,501.14, 333,337.41 and 156,613.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,501.14, 333,337.41 and 156,613.14 is: 216,168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,501.14 : 333,337.41 = 156,613.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,501.14/333,337.41 = 156,613.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,501.14x = 333,337.41 × 156,613.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,501.14x = 52,205,018,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,205,018,459.57/241,501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,168.83

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