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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,510.56, 333,278.09 and 144,769.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,510.56, 333,278.09 and 144,769.07 is: 199,777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,510.56 : 333,278.09 = 144,769.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,510.56/333,278.09 = 144,769.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,510.56x = 333,278.09 × 144,769.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,510.56x = 48,248,357,474.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,248,357,474.29/241,510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,777.42

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