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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,511.19, 333,278.95 and 144,769.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,511.19, 333,278.95 and 144,769.69 is: 199,778.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,511.19 : 333,278.95 = 144,769.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,511.19/333,278.95 = 144,769.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,511.19x = 333,278.95 × 144,769.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,511.19x = 48,248,689,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,248,689,551.18/241,511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,778.28

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