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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,514.22, 362,336.94 and 171,836.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,514.22, 362,336.94 and 171,836.40 is: 257,801.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,514.22 : 362,336.94 = 171,836.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,514.22/362,336.94 = 171,836.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,514.22x = 362,336.94 × 171,836.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,514.22x = 62,262,675,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,262,675,356.62/241,514.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,801.28

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