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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,501.72, 361,781.34 and 158,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,501.72, 361,781.34 and 158,143 is: 236,905.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,501.72 : 361,781.34 = 158,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,501.72/361,781.34 = 158,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,501.72x = 361,781.34 × 158,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,501.72x = 57,213,186,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,213,186,451.62/241,501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,905.92

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