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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,514.60, 362,271.90 and 185,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,514.60, 362,271.90 and 185,462.60 is: 278,193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,514.60 : 362,271.90 = 185,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,514.60/362,271.90 = 185,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,514.60x = 362,271.90 × 185,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,514.60x = 67,187,888,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,187,888,480.94/241,514.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,193.90

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