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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,504.72, 361,785.84 and 158,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,504.72, 361,785.84 and 158,146 is: 236,910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,504.72 : 361,785.84 = 158,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,504.72/361,785.84 = 158,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,504.72x = 361,785.84 × 158,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,504.72x = 57,214,983,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,214,983,452.64/241,504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,910.42

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