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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,514.10, 362,271.15 and 185,462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,514.10, 362,271.15 and 185,462.10 is: 278,193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,514.10 : 362,271.15 = 185,462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,514.10/362,271.15 = 185,462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,514.10x = 362,271.15 × 185,462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,514.10x = 67,187,568,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,187,568,248.42/241,514.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,193.15

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