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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,502.64, 333,339.48 and 156,614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,502.64, 333,339.48 and 156,614.64 is: 216,170.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,502.64 : 333,339.48 = 156,614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,502.64/333,339.48 = 156,614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,502.64x = 333,339.48 × 156,614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,502.64x = 52,205,842,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,205,842,657.99/241,502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,170.90

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