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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,514.97, 362,338.07 and 171,837.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,514.97, 362,338.07 and 171,837.15 is: 257,802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,514.97 : 362,338.07 = 171,837.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,514.97/362,338.07 = 171,837.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,514.97x = 362,338.07 × 171,837.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,514.97x = 62,263,140,426.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,263,140,426.11/241,514.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,802.41

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